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Contumely

Yes, contumely is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does contumely mean?

noun

  1. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for contumely

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of contumely

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTUMELY.

Words you can make from contumely

Unscramble CONTUMELY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is contumely a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Contumely 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 contumely worth in Scrabble?

Contumely is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does contumely mean?

Contumely means: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt.