MAINSTAY — 8 letter word
mainstay
The word mainstay has 8 letters: M, A, I, N, S, T, A, Y. It contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the forestay that braces the mainmast".
8 letter word "mainstay": M A I N S T A Y — noun
Scrabble score: 13 Words With Friends: 14
Letter Analysis of mainstay
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
3 vowels, 5 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of mainstay
noun
- the forestay that braces the mainmast
- a central cohesive source of support and stability Synonyms: anchor
- a prominent supporter Synonyms: pillar