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Contrast

Yes, contrast is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does contrast mean?

noun

  1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared in contrast to
  2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
  3. a conceptual separation or distinction there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity

verb

  1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
  2. to show differences when compared; be different the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contrast

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of contrast

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRAST.

Words you can make from contrast

Unscramble CONTRAST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contrast a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contrast 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 contrast worth in Scrabble?

Contrast is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contrast mean?

Contrast means: the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared.