Word: CONTROLS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "controls" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "controls" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CONTROLS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CONTROLS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CONTROLS? โผ
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๐ 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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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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