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Contrariwise

Yes, contrariwise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does contrariwise mean?

adverb

  1. in a contrary disobedient manner
  2. with the order reversed she hates him and vice versa
  3. contrary to expectations he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contrariwise

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of contrariwise

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRARIWISE.

Words you can make from contrariwise

Unscramble CONTRARIWISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contrariwise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contrariwise 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 contrariwise worth in Scrabble?

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

What does contrariwise mean?

Contrariwise means: in a contrary disobedient manner.