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CONTAINS

/kənˈteɪnz/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

C 3/4
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N 1/2
T 1/1
A 1/1
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Definition of CONTAINS

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 CONTAINS

Words with similar meaning

enclose inhold comprise embody incorporate control curb repress restrain restrict stifle

Antonyms of CONTAINS

Words with opposite meaning

exclude omit release vent

Examples of CONTAINS in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is CONTAINS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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

Letter Values for CONTAINS

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

Letter contains Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41211121 13

Anagrams of CONTAINS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

actinons 10/13 canonist 10/13 cantions 10/13 sanction 10/13 sonantic 10/13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTAINS

100 words from the letters in CONTAINS

8-letter words

actinons 10/13 USUKWWF canonist 10/13 USUKWWF cantions 10/13 UK sanction 10/13 USUKWWF sonantic 10/13 USUKWWF

7-letter words

actinon 9/12 USUKWWF cantion 9/12 UK contain 9/12 USUKWWF incants 9/12 USUKWWF stannic 9/12 USUKWWF actions 9/11 USUKWWF atonics 9/11 USUKWWF cations 9/11 USUKWWF cantons 9/12 USUKWWF anoints 7/9 USUKWWF nations 7/9 USUKWWF onanist 7/9 USUKWWF

6-letter words

casino 8/10 USUKWWF canons 8/11 USUKWWF conins 8/11 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 actins 8/10 USUKWWF antics 8/10 USUKWWF nastic 8/10 USUKWWF coatis 8/9 USUKWWF scotia 8/9 USUKWWF actons 8/10 UK cantos 8/10 USUKWWF cotans 8/10 USUKWWF octans 8/10 USUKWWF tocsin 8/10 USUKWWF tonics 8/10 USUKWWF anions 6/8 USUKWWF nasion 6/8 USUKWWF anoint 6/8 USUKWWF nation 6/8 USUKWWF santon 6/8 UK sonant 6/8 USUKWWF nitons 6/8 USUKWWF noints 6/8 UK

5-letter words

conia 7/9 UK ancon 7/10 USUKWWF canon 7/10 USUKWWF conin 7/10 USUKWWF cains 7/9 USUKWWF canns 7/10 UK ciaos 7/8 UK canso 7/9 USUKWWF cions 7/9 USUKWWF coins 7/9 USUKWWF icons 7/9 USUKWWF scion 7/9 USUKWWF sonic 7/9 USUKWWF conns 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 canst 7/9 USUKWWF cants 7/9 USUKWWF scant 7/9 USUKWWF ascot 7/8 USUKWWF atocs 7/8 UK coast 7/8 USUKWWF coats 7/8 USUKWWF costa 7/8 USUKWWF octas 7/8 UK tacos 7/8 USUKWWF stoic 7/8 USUKWWF anion 5/7 USUKWWF anons 5/7 UK nonas 5/7 USUKWWF niton 5/7 USUKWWF noint 5/7 UK antis 5/6 USUKWWF saint 5/6 USUKWWF satin 5/6 USUKWWF stain 5/6 USUKWWF tains 5/6 USUKWWF iotas 5/5 USUKWWF ostia 5/5 USUKWWF stoai 5/5 USUKWWF santo 5/6 USUKWWF oints 5/6 UK

4-letter words

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

How to Use CONTAINS in Word Games

CONTAINS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTAINS

What does CONTAINS mean?
CONTAINS is a verb. To hold inside.
Is CONTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTAINS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTAINS worth in Scrabble?
CONTAINS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTAINS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTAINS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTAINS?
Synonyms of CONTAINS 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 CONTAINS?
The anagrams of CONTAINS (words using the exact same letters) are: ACTINONS, CANONIST, CANTIONS, SANCTION, SONANTIC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.