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CONTRAST

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of CONTRAST

noun

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

noun

A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

"Israel is a country of many contrasts."

noun

Antithesis.

verb

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

verb

To form a contrast.

"Foreground and background strongly contrast."

Examples of CONTRAST in a Sentence

  • "Israel is a country of many contrasts."
  • "Foreground and background strongly contrast."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is CONTRAST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: CONTRAST uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTRAST

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

Letter contrast Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41211111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTRAST

100 words from the letters in CONTRAST

How to Use CONTRAST in Word Games

CONTRAST is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CONTRAST

What does CONTRAST mean?
CONTRAST is a noun. A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
Is CONTRAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTRAST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTRAST worth in Scrabble?
CONTRAST is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTRAST?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTRAST. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.