How many points is CONTAIN worth in Scrabble?

CONTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTAIN?

CONTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

CONTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CONTAIN means "hold or be capable of holding".

/kənˈteɪn/

Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.
To include as a part.
To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Example: I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

hold or be capable of holding

In a sentence: "They contain."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTAIN. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after CONTAIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CONTAIN, without blank tiles.

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Is CONTAIN a Scrabble word?: CONTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CONTAIN mean?: hold or be capable of holding
How do you use CONTAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They contain."
How many points is CONTAIN worth in Scrabble?: CONTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTAIN?: CONTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.