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CONTENDING

10 letters · 3 syllables

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CONTENDING

CONTENDING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
19
points

Is CONTENDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for CONTENDING

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

Letter contending Total
Scrabble 3111112112 14
WWF 4121122123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTENDING

100 words from the letters in CONTENDING

9-letter words

How to Use CONTENDING in Word Games

CONTENDING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTENDING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CONTENDING

What does CONTENDING mean?
CONTENDING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is CONTENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTENDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTENDING worth in Scrabble?
CONTENDING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTENDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTENDING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.