CONTEND
/kənˈtɛnd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of CONTEND
To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
Word Details
Is CONTEND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTEND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CONTEND earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for CONTEND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | e | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTEND
76 words from the letters in CONTEND
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How to Use CONTEND in Word Games
CONTEND is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CONTEND uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTEND to find 76 additional valid words.