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CONTRIVES

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of CONTRIVES

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.

Synonyms of CONTRIVES

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is CONTRIVES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for CONTRIVES

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

Letter contrives Total
Scrabble 311111411 14
WWF 412111511 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTRIVES

100 words from the letters in CONTRIVES

How to Use CONTRIVES in Word Games

CONTRIVES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTRIVES

What does CONTRIVES mean?
CONTRIVES is a verb. To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise
Is CONTRIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTRIVES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTRIVES worth in Scrabble?
CONTRIVES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTRIVES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTRIVES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTRIVES?
Synonyms of CONTRIVES include: becast, cast about, hatch, plan, plot, scheme. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.