Contrive
Yes, contrive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
What does contrive mean?
verb
- make or work out a plan for; devise
They contrived to murder their boss
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
- put or send forth
She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for contrive
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 13 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of contrive
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRIVE.
Words you can make from contrive
Frequently asked questions
Is contrive a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Contrive 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 contrive worth in Scrabble?
Contrive is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does contrive mean?
Contrive means: make or work out a plan for; devise.