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CONTAINING

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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

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!"

noun

(in the plural) contents

Synonyms of CONTAINING

Words with similar meaning

enclose inhold comprise embody incorporate control curb repress restrain restrict stifle

Antonyms of CONTAINING

Words with opposite meaning

exclude omit release vent

Examples of CONTAINING in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
18
points

Is CONTAINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: CONTAINING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTAINING

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

Letter containing Total
Scrabble 3111111112 13
WWF 4121112123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTAINING

100 words from the letters in CONTAINING

9-letter words

incanting 12/17 USUKWWF actioning 12/16 UK incognita 12/16 USUKWWF cantoning 12/17 USUKWWF nonacting 12/17 USUKWWF anointing 10/14 USUKWWF

8-letter words

ngociant 11/15 UK noticing 11/15 USUKWWF inaction 10/13 USUKWWF nicotian 10/13 UK intoning 9/13 USUKWWF nointing 9/13 UK

7-letter words

canning 10/15 USUKWWF coining 10/14 USUKWWF conning 10/15 USUKWWF canting 10/14 USUKWWF coating 10/13 USUKWWF cotinga 10/13 UK anionic 9/12 USUKWWF actinon 9/12 USUKWWF cantion 9/12 UK contain 9/12 USUKWWF nicotin 9/12 USUKWWF tanning 8/12 USUKWWF tinning 8/12 USUKWWF atoning 8/11 USUKWWF ointing 8/11 UK

6-letter words

caning 9/13 USUKWWF agonic 9/12 USUKWWF angico 9/12 UK congii 9/12 USUKWWF coning 9/13 USUKWWF acting 9/12 USUKWWF citing 9/12 USUKWWF coting 9/12 USUKWWF niacin 8/11 USUKWWF cannon 8/12 USUKWWF 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 inning 7/11 USUKWWF ganoin 7/10 UK onning 7/11 UK anting 7/10 USUKWWF tining 7/10 USUKWWF gitano 7/9 USUKWWF tonnag 7/10 UK noting 7/10 USUKWWF toning 7/10 USUKWWF tannin 6/9 USUKWWF anoint 6/8 USUKWWF nation 6/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

acing 8/11 USUKWWF icing 8/11 USUKWWF conga 8/11 USUKWWF coign 8/11 USUKWWF incog 8/11 USWWF cagot 8/10 UK acini 7/9 USUKWWF conia 7/9 UK ionic 7/9 USUKWWF 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 ingan 6/9 UK gonia 6/8 USUKWWF ngaio 6/8 UK gonna 6/9 UK giant 6/8 USUKWWF tangi 6/8 UK tango 6/8 USUKWWF tonga 6/8 USUKWWF ingot 6/8 USUKWWF tigon 6/8 USUKWWF anion 5/7 USUKWWF inion 5/7 USUKWWF ninon 5/8 USUKWWF innit 5/7 UK niton 5/7 USUKWWF noint 5/7 UK

4-letter words

cang 7/10 UK cong 7/10 UK cain 6/8 USUKWWF cann 6/9 UK ciao 6/7 USUKWWF cion 6/8 USUKWWF coin 6/8 USUKWWF

How to Use CONTAINING in Word Games

CONTAINING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTAINING

What does CONTAINING mean?
CONTAINING is a verb. To hold inside.
Is CONTAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTAINING worth in Scrabble?
CONTAINING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTAINING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTAINING?
Synonyms of CONTAINING include: enclose, inhold, comprise, embody, incorporate, control. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.