CONTROL
/kənˈtɹəʊl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CONTROL
Influence or authority over something.
"The government has complete control over the situation."
A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."
(construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
Examples of CONTROL in a Sentence
- "The government has complete control over the situation."
- "With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."
Word Details
Is CONTROL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTROL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CONTROL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for CONTROL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | r | o | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTROL
67 words from the letters in CONTROL
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How to Use CONTROL in Word Games
CONTROL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CONTROL 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 CONTROL to find 67 additional valid words.