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CONTAIN

/kənˈteɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of CONTAIN

verb

To hold inside.

verb

To include as a part.

verb

To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

"I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!"

Synonyms of CONTAIN

Words with similar meaning

enclose inhold comprise embody incorporate control curb repress restrain restrict stifle

Antonyms of CONTAIN

Words with opposite meaning

exclude omit release vent

Examples of CONTAIN in a Sentence

  • "I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is CONTAIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CONTAIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for CONTAIN

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

Letter contain Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4121112 12

Anagrams of CONTAIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

actinon 9/12 cantion 9/12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTAIN

91 words from the letters in CONTAIN

7-letter words

actinon 9/12 USUKWWF cantion 9/12 UK

6-letter words

incant 8/11 USUKWWF tannic 8/11 USUKWWF action 8/10 USUKWWF atonic 8/10 USUKWWF cation 8/10 USUKWWF cannot 8/11 USUKWWF canton 8/11 USUKWWF anoint 6/8 USUKWWF nation 6/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

conia 7/9 UK ancon 7/10 USUKWWF canon 7/10 USUKWWF conin 7/10 USUKWWF actin 7/9 USUKWWF antic 7/9 USUKWWF coati 7/8 USUKWWF acton 7/9 UK canto 7/9 USUKWWF cotan 7/9 USWWF octan 7/9 USUKWWF ontic 7/9 USUKWWF tonic 7/9 USUKWWF anion 5/7 USUKWWF niton 5/7 USUKWWF noint 5/7 UK

4-letter words

cain 6/8 USUKWWF cann 6/9 UK ciao 6/7 USUKWWF cion 6/8 USUKWWF coin 6/8 USUKWWF coni 6/8 USUKWWF icon 6/8 USUKWWF conn 6/9 USUKWWF cant 6/8 USUKWWF atoc 6/7 UK coat 6/7 USUKWWF octa 6/7 UK taco 6/7 USUKWWF cito 6/7 UK coit 6/7 UK otic 6/7 USUKWWF nain 4/6 UK naoi 4/5 USUKWWF anno 4/6 UK anon 4/6 USUKWWF nona 4/6 USUKWWF anti 4/5 USUKWWF tain 4/5 USUKWWF iota 4/4 USUKWWF nota 4/5 USUKWWF into 4/5 USUKWWF oint 4/5 UK

3-letter words

can 5/7 USUKWWF oca 5/6 USUKWWF con 5/7 USUKWWF act 5/6 USUKWWF cat 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF cot 5/6 USUKWWF toc 5/6 UK ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF nan 3/5 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF ion 3/4 USUKWWF non 3/5 UK ait 3/3 USUKWWF tai 3/3 UK ant 3/4 USUKWWF tan 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF oat 3/3 USUKWWF tao 3/3 USUKWWF not 3/4 USUKWWF ton 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use CONTAIN in Word Games

CONTAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CONTAIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTAIN to find 91 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTAIN

What does CONTAIN mean?
CONTAIN is a verb. To hold inside.
Is CONTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTAIN worth in Scrabble?
CONTAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTAIN?
You can make 91 words from the letters in CONTAIN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTAIN?
Synonyms of CONTAIN include: enclose, inhold, comprise, embody, incorporate, control. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CONTAIN?
The anagrams of CONTAIN (words using the exact same letters) are: ACTINON, CANTION. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.