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CONTAGIOUS

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/

10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of CONTAGIOUS

adjective

(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.

"The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!"

adjective

Easily passed on to others.

"Wearing jeans was a contagious fad at that time."

adjective

(of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

"They were highly contagious, spreading bacteria to other people."

Synonyms of CONTAGIOUS

Words with similar meaning

catching infectious

Antonyms of CONTAGIOUS

Words with opposite meaning

non-contagious

Examples of CONTAGIOUS in a Sentence

  • "The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!"
  • "Wearing jeans was a contagious fad at that time."
  • "They were highly contagious, spreading bacteria to other people."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is CONTAGIOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CONTAGIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: CONTAGIOUS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTAGIOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter contagious Total
Scrabble 3111121111 13
WWF 4121131121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTAGIOUS

100 words from the letters in CONTAGIOUS

8-letter words

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7-letter words

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6-letter words

agonic 9/12 USUKWWF angico 9/12 UK cooing 9/12 USUKWWF casing 9/12 USUKWWF congas 9/12 USUKWWF gascon 9/12 USUKWWF coigns 9/12 USUKWWF cosign 9/12 USUKWWF cosing 9/12 UK incogs 9/12 USUKWWF cogons 9/12 USUKWWF congos 9/12 USUKWWF acting 9/12 USUKWWF coting 9/12 USUKWWF cogito 9/11 USUKWWF cagots 9/11 UK guacin 9/13 UK congou 9/13 USUKWWF guacos 9/12 USUKWWF casino 8/10 USUKWWF action 8/10 USUKWWF atonic 8/10 USUKWWF cation 8/10 USUKWWF actins 8/10 USUKWWF antics 8/10 USUKWWF nastic 8/10 USUKWWF coatis 8/9 USUKWWF scotia 8/9 USUKWWF actons 8/10 UK cantos 8/10 USUKWWF cotans 8/10 USUKWWF octans 8/10 USUKWWF tocsin 8/10 USUKWWF tonics 8/10 USUKWWF contos 8/10 USUKWWF nostoc 8/10 USUKWWF oncost 8/10 UK acinus 8/11 USUKWWF cousin 8/11 USUKWWF anicut 8/11 UK nautic 8/11 UK tunica 8/11 USUKWWF noctua 8/11 UK toucan 8/11 USUKWWF cantus 8/11 USUKWWF uncast 8/11 UK cutins 8/11 USUKWWF tunics 8/11 USUKWWF coitus 8/10 USUKWWF

How to Use CONTAGIOUS in Word Games

CONTAGIOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTAGIOUS

What does CONTAGIOUS mean?
CONTAGIOUS is a adjective. (of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
Is CONTAGIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTAGIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTAGIOUS worth in Scrabble?
CONTAGIOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTAGIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTAGIOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTAGIOUS?
Synonyms of CONTAGIOUS include: catching, infectious. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.