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Is controls a Scrabble word?

Yes, controls is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 10 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of controls?

Definition

noun (English)

1. power to direct or determineExamples: "under control"Synonyms: control

2. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by anotherExamples: "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"Synonyms: control

3. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etcExamples: "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters"Synonyms: control

4. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experimentExamples: "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"Synonyms: control, control condition

5. the activity of managing or exerting control over somethingExamples: "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"Synonyms: control

6. the state that exists when one person or group has power over anotherExamples: "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"Synonyms: ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, control, dominance

verb (English)

1. exercise authoritative control or power overExamples: "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"Synonyms: command, control

2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExamples: "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

3. handle and cause to functionExamples: "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"Synonyms: control, operate

4. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantageExamples: "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"Synonyms: control, keep in line, manipulate

5. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standardExamples: "Are you controlling for the temperature?"Synonyms: control, verify

6. verify by using a duplicate register for comparisonExamples: "control an account"Synonyms: control

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "controls"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "controls"?

Scrabble
10 points
C3
O1
N1
T1
R1
O1
L1
S1
Words With Friends
13 points
C4
O1
N2
T1
R1
O1
L2
S1

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