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Contretemps

Yes, contretemps is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does contretemps mean?

noun

  1. an awkward clash he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants3 / 8
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of contretemps

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRETEMPS.

Words you can make from contretemps

Unscramble CONTRETEMPS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contretemps a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contretemps 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 contretemps worth in Scrabble?

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

What does contretemps mean?

Contretemps means: an awkward clash.