Mainstay

/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters

Definition of Mainstay

noun

A chief support.
"Agriculture is the mainstay of this country’s economy."
Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
A stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast.

Anagrams of Mainstay

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "mainstay":

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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