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Word: CONTROLS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 N 1 T 1 R 1 O 1 L 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kษ’หˆntrษ’ls/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of CONTROLS

noun
  1. Influence or authority over something.

    "The government has complete control over the situation."

  2. A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.
  3. The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
verb
  1. To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

    "With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

  2. (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "controls" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "controls" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONTROLS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CONTROLS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CONTROLS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CONTROLS is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in CONTROLS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CONTROLS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CONTROLS:

  • # the controls effect
  • # master of controls
  • # playing with controls
  • # in terms of controls
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