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Contamination

Yes, contamination is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does contamination mean?

noun

  1. the state of being contaminated
  2. a substance that contaminates
  3. the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contamination

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants6 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of contamination

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTAMINATION.

Words you can make from contamination

Unscramble CONTAMINATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contamination a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contamination 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 contamination worth in Scrabble?

Contamination is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contamination mean?

Contamination means: the state of being contaminated.