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Contention

Yes, contention is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does contention mean?

noun

  1. a point asserted as part of an argument
  2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement they were involved in a violent argument
  3. the act of competing as for profit or a prize the teams were in fierce contention for first place

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contention

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of contention

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTENTION.

Words you can make from contention

Unscramble CONTENTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contention a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contention 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 contention worth in Scrabble?

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

What does contention mean?

Contention means: a point asserted as part of an argument.