Words Containing STAIN

72 words contain STAIN anywhere. Scores range up to 19 points (SUSTAINABILITY), averaging 12 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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To refrain from doing or indulging in something, especially drinking or voting.

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Past tense of ABSTAIN.

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Agent noun of ABSTAIN.

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Plural of ABSTAINER.

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Present participle of ABSTAIN.

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Third-person singular present tense of ABSTAIN.

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To mark with stains or discoloration.

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Past tense of BESTAIN.

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Present participle of BESTAIN.

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Third-person singular present tense of BESTAIN.

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A mark left by blood.

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Past tense of BLOODSTAIN.

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Plural of BLOODSTAIN.

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A secondary dye that gives contrast to a primary stain.

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Past tense of COUNTERSTAIN.

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Present participle of COUNTERSTAIN.

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Plural of COUNTERSTAIN.

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To remove a chemical stain from a specimen.

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Past tense of DESTAIN.

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Present participle of DESTAIN.

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Third-person singular present tense of DESTAIN.

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To stain or discolor.

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Past tense of DISTAIN.

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Present participle of DISTAIN.

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Plural of DISTAIN.

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A mark made by ink.

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Plural of INKSTAIN.

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Not leaving stains or not able to be stained.

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To stain or smear over a surface.

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Past tense of OVERSTAIN.

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Present participle of OVERSTAIN.

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Third-person singular present tense of OVERSTAIN.

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A discolored mark or blemish.

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Plural of STAINABILITY.

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The capacity of cells to be stained with dyes.

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Able to be stained, especially for microscopic viewing.

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Past tense of STAIN.

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Agent noun of STAIN.

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Plural of STAINER.

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Present participle of STAIN.

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Plural of STAINING.

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Free from stains or morally pure.

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Plural of STAINLESS.

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Without leaving any stain or blemish.

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The quality of being free from stains or blemishes.

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Plural of STAINLESSNESS.

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Resistant to stains.

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Plural of STAIN.

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To support or maintain, as by carrying weight or providing necessities.

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The property of being sustainable.

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Able to be maintained or continued over time.

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In a manner that maintains balance and avoids depleting resources.

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Past tense of SUSTAIN.

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In a way that continues for an extended period without interruption.

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Agent noun of SUSTAIN.

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Plural of SUSTAINER.

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Present participle of SUSTAIN.

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In a manner that provides support or nourishment.

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Plural of SUSTAINING.

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Definition

The act of supporting or maintaining, especially providing necessities.

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How many words containing stain are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain STAIN anywhere?

SUSTAINABILITY scores 19 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.