CONTROLS
/kənˈtɹəʊlz/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CONTROLS
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 CONTROLS in a Sentence
- "The government has complete control over the situation."
- "With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."
Word Details
Is CONTROLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTROLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONTROLS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONTROLS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | r | o | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTROLS
100 words from the letters in CONTROLS
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How to Use CONTROLS in Word Games
CONTROLS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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