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Contaminate

Yes, contaminate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does contaminate mean?

verb

  1. make impure The industrial wastes polluted the lake
  2. make radioactive by adding radioactive material Don't drink the water--it's contaminated

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contaminate

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of contaminate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTAMINATE.

Words you can make from contaminate

Unscramble CONTAMINATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contaminate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contaminate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is contaminate worth in Scrabble?

Contaminate is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contaminate mean?

Contaminate means: make impure.