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CONTRIVED

/kənˈtɹaɪvd/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of CONTRIVED

verb

To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise

verb

To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.

verb

To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

adjective

Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way.

adjective

Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.

Synonyms of CONTRIVED

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Antonyms of CONTRIVED

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is CONTRIVED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: CONTRIVED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CONTRIVED

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

Letter contrived Total
Scrabble 311111412 15
WWF 412111512 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTRIVED

100 words from the letters in CONTRIVED

How to Use CONTRIVED in Word Games

CONTRIVED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTRIVED

What does CONTRIVED mean?
CONTRIVED is a verb. To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise
Is CONTRIVED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTRIVED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTRIVED worth in Scrabble?
CONTRIVED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTRIVED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTRIVED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTRIVED?
Synonyms of CONTRIVED include: becast, cast about, hatch, plan, plot, scheme. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.