Is “Taint” a Scrabble word?
Yes
TAINT
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Taint
/teɪnt/
noun
1.A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
2.A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish
3.Tincture; hue; colour
verb
1.To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
2.To spoil (food) by contamination.
3.To be infected or corrupted; to be touched by something corrupting.