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CONTRIVANCE

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Unscramble CONTRIVANCE Find Scrabble words

Definition of CONTRIVANCE

noun

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task

noun

A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective

noun

Something overly artful or artificial

Synonyms of CONTRIVANCE

Words with similar meaning

contraption

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
23
points

Is CONTRIVANCE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: CONTRIVANCE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTRIVANCE

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

Letter contrivance Total
Scrabble 31111141131 18
WWF 41211151241 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTRIVANCE

100 words from the letters in CONTRIVANCE

10-letter words

concertina 14/18 USUKWWF

9-letter words

convincer 16/21 USUKWWF reconvict 16/20 USUKWWF nonactive 14/18 UK accretion 13/16 USUKWWF anorectic 13/16 USUKWWF nervation 12/15 USUKWWF vernation 12/15 USUKWWF container 11/14 USUKWWF crenation 11/14 USUKWWF narcotine 11/14 UK

8-letter words

convince 15/20 USUKWWF concaver 15/19 UK cavicorn 15/19 USUKWWF coactive 15/18 USUKWWF veronica 13/16 USUKWWF conniver 13/17 USUKWWF conative 13/16 USUKWWF invocate 13/16 USUKWWF covenant 13/17 USUKWWF coinvent 13/17 USUKWWF navicert 13/16 USUKWWF contrive 13/16 USUKWWF cancrine 12/16 UK cocinera 12/15 USUKWWF acetonic 12/15 USUKWWF acentric 12/15 USUKWWF accentor 12/15 USUKWWF cratonic 12/15 USUKWWF narcotic 12/15 USUKWWF concerti 12/15 USUKWWF necrotic 12/15 USUKWWF innovate 11/14 USUKWWF venation 11/14 USUKWWF inventor 11/14 USUKWWF noverint 11/14 UK enaction 10/13 UK actioner 10/12 UK anoretic 10/12 USUKWWF cortinae 10/12 UK creation 10/12 USUKWWF reaction 10/12 USUKWWF anointer 8/10 USUKWWF inornate 8/10 UK reanoint 8/10 USUKWWF

7-letter words

vaccine 14/18 USUKWWF concave 14/18 USUKWWF convect 14/18 USUKWWF convict 14/18 USUKWWF connive 12/16 USUKWWF corvina 12/15 USUKWWF corvine 12/15 USUKWWF venatic 12/15 USUKWWF centavo 12/15 USUKWWF convent 12/16 USUKWWF overact 12/14 USUKWWF evictor 12/14 USUKWWF convert 12/15 USUKWWF cocaine 11/14 USUKWWF oceanic 11/14 USUKWWF canonic 11/15 USUKWWF conacre 11/14 UK acronic 11/14 USUKWWF cornice 11/14 USUKWWF crocein 11/14 USUKWWF crocine 11/14 USUKWWF concern 11/15 USUKWWF coenact 11/14 USUKWWF cantico 11/14 UK conceit 11/14 USUKWWF concent 11/15 USUKWWF connect 11/15 USUKWWF creatic 11/13 UK centric 11/14 USUKWWF acrotic 11/13 USUKWWF cerotic 11/13 USUKWWF orectic 11/13 USUKWWF concert 11/14 USUKWWF environ 10/13 USUKWWF vernant 10/13 UK vintner 10/13 USUKWWF venator 10/12 UK cannier 9/12 USUKWWF narcein 9/12 USUKWWF ancient 9/12 USUKWWF aconite 9/11 USUKWWF anoetic 9/11 UK connate 9/12 USUKWWF actinon 9/12 USUKWWF cantion 9/12 UK contain 9/12 USUKWWF cantier 9/11 UK ceratin 9/11 USUKWWF certain 9/11 USUKWWF creatin 9/11 USUKWWF crinate 9/11 UK nacrite 9/11 UK tacrine 9/11 UK erotica 9/10 USUKWWF enactor 9/11 USUKWWF

How to Use CONTRIVANCE in Word Games

CONTRIVANCE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTRIVANCE

What does CONTRIVANCE mean?
CONTRIVANCE is a noun. A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task
Is CONTRIVANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTRIVANCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTRIVANCE worth in Scrabble?
CONTRIVANCE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTRIVANCE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTRIVANCE. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTRIVANCE?
Synonyms of CONTRIVANCE include: contraption. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.