Contain has 12 synonyms including control, incorporate, hold. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with contain by meaning or context.
Contain contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (O, A, I) and 4 consonants (C, N, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Contain scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, contain can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| check | 16 | 17 | 5 |
| incorporate | 15 | 18 | 11 |
| comprise | 14 | 17 | 8 |
| moderate | 11 | 12 | 8 |
| carry | 10 | 10 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for contain are control, incorporate, hold, moderate, comprise. In total, there are 12 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Contain does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, contain is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Contain has 7 letters: 3 vowels (O, A, I) and 4 consonants (C, N, T).