CONTINGENCY
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CONTINGENCY
The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance; unpredictability.
A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
An amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if he or she does not fulfill the contract according to the specification.
Word Details
Is CONTINGENCY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTINGENCY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONTINGENCY uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONTINGENCY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | i | n | g | e | n | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTINGENCY
100 words from the letters in CONTINGENCY
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How to Use CONTINGENCY in Word Games
CONTINGENCY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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