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Contender

Yes, contender is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does contender mean?

noun

  1. the contestant you hope to defeat he had respect for his rivals

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contender

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of contender

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTENDER.

Words you can make from contender

Unscramble CONTENDER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contender a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contender 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 contender worth in Scrabble?

Contender is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contender mean?

Contender means: the contestant you hope to defeat.