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STRAITEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Straiten.

Straiten - as a verb

Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distress

Squeeze together

Example Sentences

"The loss of their jobs straitened the family's finances."
"Her illness straitened her ability to work."
"The company's bankruptcy will straiten its operations."
"The economic downturn has straitened many businesses."
"The war efforts straiten the country's resources."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAITEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straiten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAITEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is STRAITEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straiten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAITEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is STRAITEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straiten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAITEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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