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CONTAMINATING

13 letters · 5 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
A 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CONTAMINATING

verb

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

"This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink."

verb

To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.

verb

To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

"Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."

Examples of CONTAMINATING in a Sentence

  • "This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink."
  • "Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
24
points

Is CONTAMINATING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: CONTAMINATING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTAMINATING

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

Letter contaminating Total
Scrabble 3111131111112 18
WWF 4121141211123 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTAMINATING

100 words from the letters in CONTAMINATING

How to Use CONTAMINATING in Word Games

CONTAMINATING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CONTAMINATING

What does CONTAMINATING mean?
CONTAMINATING is a verb. To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
Is CONTAMINATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTAMINATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTAMINATING worth in Scrabble?
CONTAMINATING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTAMINATING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTAMINATING. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.