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CONTEMN

/kənˈtɛm/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
M 3/4
N 1/2

Definition of CONTEMN

verb

To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

verb

To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

Synonyms of CONTEMN

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Antonyms of CONTEMN

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is CONTEMN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CONTEMN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for CONTEMN

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

Letter contemn Total
Scrabble 3111131 11
WWF 4121142 15

How to Use CONTEMN in Word Games

CONTEMN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CONTEMN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTEMN to find 62 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CONTEMN

What does CONTEMN mean?
CONTEMN is a verb. To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
Is CONTEMN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTEMN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTEMN worth in Scrabble?
CONTEMN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTEMN?
You can make 62 words from the letters in CONTEMN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTEMN?
Synonyms of CONTEMN include: despise, scorn. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.