stain
noun / verb
Meaning
- nounA discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
- verbTo discolor, as by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.
Example:
to stain the hand with dye
- nounA blemish on one's character or reputation.
Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-letter puzzle facts
- How common
- Very common
- #895 of 8,600 five-letter words by how often they're used
- Can be a Play Five answer
- As a first guess
- Tests likely letters better than 87% of common five-letter words.
- Vowels: 2 · Different letters: 5 · Repeated letters: None