Contrary
Yes, contrary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
What does contrary mean?
noun
- a relation of direct opposition
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- exact opposition
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
adjective
- very opposed in nature or character or purpose
acts contrary to our code of ethics
- of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
- resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for contrary
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 13 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of contrary
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRARY.
Words you can make from contrary
Frequently asked questions
Is contrary a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Contrary 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 contrary worth in Scrabble?
Contrary is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does contrary mean?
Contrary means: a relation of direct opposition.