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CAPTAINS

/ˈkæp.tənz/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
A 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of CAPTAINS

noun

A chief or leader.

noun

The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.

"The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship."

noun

An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.

verb

To act as captain

verb

To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.

Synonyms of CAPTAINS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CAPTAINS in a Sentence

  • "The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is CAPTAINS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CAPTAINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: CAPTAINS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CAPTAINS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter captains Total
Scrabble 31311111 12
WWF 41411121 15

Anagrams of CAPTAINS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPTAINS

100 words from the letters in CAPTAINS

8-letter words

How to Use CAPTAINS in Word Games

CAPTAINS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAPTAINS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAPTAINS

What does CAPTAINS mean?
CAPTAINS is a noun. A chief or leader.
Is CAPTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAPTAINS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAPTAINS worth in Scrabble?
CAPTAINS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAPTAINS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAPTAINS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CAPTAINS?
Synonyms of CAPTAINS include: master, skipper, foreman, straw boss, supervisor, CAPT. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CAPTAINS?
The anagrams of CAPTAINS (words using the exact same letters) are: CAPITANS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.