Is CONTROL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTROL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CONTROL mean?
- verb
exercise authoritative control or power over
“control the budget”
- verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
- noun
power to direct or determine
“under control”
- noun
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
“measures for the control of disease”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + L (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CONTROL
Single letters that turn CONTROL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from CONTROL
The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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