CONTRIVES
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
C
3/4
O
1/1
N
1/2
T
1/1
R
1/1
I
1/1
V
4/5
E
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S
1/1
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.
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 | c | o | n | t | r | i | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTRIVES
100 words from the letters in CONTRIVES
8-letter words
7-letter words
corvine
12/15
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novices
12/15
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voicers
12/14
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evictor
12/14
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convert
12/15
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costive
12/14
USUKWWF
covents
12/15
UK
corvets
12/14
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coverts
12/14
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vectors
12/14
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victors
12/14
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enviros
10/12
UK
renvois
10/12
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version
10/12
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inverts
10/12
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striven
10/12
USUKWWF
torsive
10/11
UK
coiners
9/11
USUKWWF
crinose
9/11
UK
cronies
9/11
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orceins
9/11
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recoins
9/11
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sericon
9/11
UK
cointer
9/11
USUKWWF
cortine
9/11
UK
noticer
9/11
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rection
9/11
UK
notices
9/11
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section
9/11
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cistern
9/11
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cretins
9/11
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erotics
9/10
USUKWWF
tercios
9/10
UK
cornets
9/11
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creston
9/11
UK
cretons
9/11
UK
cistron
9/11
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citrons
9/11
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cornist
9/11
UK
cortins
9/11
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instore
7/8
UK
norites
7/8
USUKWWF
oestrin
7/8
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orients
7/8
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stonier
7/8
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tersion
7/8
UK
triones
7/8
UK
6-letter words
novice
11/14
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voicer
11/13
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voices
11/13
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covens
11/14
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covins
11/14
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scrive
11/13
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corves
11/13
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covers
11/13
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covent
11/14
UK
corvet
11/13
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covert
11/13
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vector
11/13
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victor
11/13
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civets
11/13
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evicts
11/13
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covets
11/13
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enviro
9/11
UK
renvoi
9/11
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envois
9/11
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ovines
9/11
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versin
9/11
UK
viners
9/11
UK
vireos
9/10
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virose
9/10
UK
invert
9/11
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virent
9/11
UK
invest
9/11
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soviet
9/10
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rivets
9/10
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stiver
9/10
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strive
9/10
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trevis
9/10
UK
verist
9/10
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stover
9/10
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strove
9/10
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troves
9/10
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voters
9/10
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coiner
8/10
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norice
8/10
UK
orcein
8/10
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orcine
8/10
UK
recoin
8/10
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conies
8/10
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cosine
8/10
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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.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTRIVES to find 100 additional valid words.
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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.