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Contemporary

Yes, contemporary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does contemporary mean?

noun

  1. a person of nearly the same age as another

adjective

  1. characteristic of the present contemporary trends in design
  2. belonging to the present time contemporary leaders
  3. occurring in the same period of time a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contemporary

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of contemporary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTEMPORARY.

Words you can make from contemporary

Unscramble CONTEMPORARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contemporary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contemporary 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 contemporary worth in Scrabble?

Contemporary is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contemporary mean?

Contemporary means: a person of nearly the same age as another.