CONTROVERSIAL
/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/
13 letters · 4 syllables · adjective
C
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O
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N
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T
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R
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O
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V
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E
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R
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S
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I
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A
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L
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Definition of CONTROVERSIAL
adjective
Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
Antonyms of CONTROVERSIAL
Words with opposite meaning
Word Details
Letters
13
Syllables
4
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
22
points
Is CONTROVERSIAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTROVERSIAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts
Words With Friends — 22 pts
Tip: CONTROVERSIAL uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONTROVERSIAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | r | o | v | e | r | s | i | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTROVERSIAL
100 words from the letters in CONTROVERSIAL
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
carnivores
15/18
USUKWWF
versicolor
15/18
UK
overaction
15/18
USUKWWF
revocation
15/18
USUKWWF
evocations
15/18
USUKWWF
coinvestor
15/18
USUKWWF
contrivers
15/18
USUKWWF
convertors
15/18
USUKWWF
overstrain
13/15
USUKWWF
overtrains
13/15
USUKWWF
renovators
13/15
USUKWWF
coronaries
12/14
USUKWWF
resorcinol
12/15
USUKWWF
corelation
12/15
UK
iconolater
12/15
UK
relocation
12/15
USUKWWF
acroterion
12/14
UK
clarionets
12/15
UK
octonaries
12/14
USUKWWF
consortial
12/15
UK
rectorials
12/14
UK
cinerators
12/14
UK
contraries
12/14
USUKWWF
9-letter words
carnivore
14/17
USUKWWF
volcanise
14/18
UK
volcanoes
14/18
USUKWWF
vocalions
14/18
UK
vocaliser
14/17
UK
veronicas
14/17
USUKWWF
locavores
14/17
UK
corrasive
14/16
USUKWWF
corrivals
14/17
USUKWWF
corrosive
14/16
USUKWWF
evocation
14/17
USUKWWF
vectorial
14/17
USUKWWF
contriver
14/17
USUKWWF
convertor
14/17
USUKWWF
locatives
14/17
USUKWWF
invocates
14/17
USUKWWF
volcanist
14/18
UK
vasotocin
14/17
USUKWWF
vocations
14/17
USUKWWF
verticals
14/17
USUKWWF
navicerts
14/17
USUKWWF
contrives
14/17
USUKWWF
evocators
14/16
USUKWWF
overcoats
14/16
USUKWWF
vorticose
14/16
USUKWWF
cavorters
14/16
USUKWWF
versional
12/15
USUKWWF
ovarioles
12/14
USUKWWF
overtrain
12/14
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renovator
12/14
USUKWWF
solvation
12/15
USUKWWF
intervals
12/15
USUKWWF
violaters
12/14
USUKWWF
overstain
12/14
UK
violators
12/14
USUKWWF
overtoils
12/14
USUKWWF
viosterol
12/14
UK
veratrins
12/14
USUKWWF
invertors
12/14
USUKWWF
overroast
12/13
UK
acroleins
11/14
USUKWWF
censorial
11/14
USUKWWF
creolians
11/14
UK
coloniser
11/14
UK
carrioles
11/13
USUKWWF
corrasion
11/13
USUKWWF
clarionet
11/14
UK
crotaline
11/14
UK
rectorial
11/13
USUKWWF
cinerator
11/13
UK
coastline
11/14
USUKWWF
sectional
11/14
USUKWWF
isooctane
11/13
USUKWWF
consolate
11/14
UK
locations
11/14
USUKWWF
cisternal
11/14
USUKWWF
clarinets
11/14
USUKWWF
larcenist
11/14
USUKWWF
loricates
11/13
USUKWWF
sclerotia
11/13
USUKWWF
sectorial
11/13
USUKWWF
actioners
11/13
UK
anoretics
11/13
USUKWWF
creations
11/13
USUKWWF
narcotise
11/13
UK
reactions
11/13
USUKWWF
cilantros
11/14
USUKWWF
contrails
11/14
USUKWWF
sclerotin
11/14
USUKWWF
How to Use CONTROVERSIAL in Word Games
CONTROVERSIAL is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTROVERSIAL to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTROVERSIAL
What does CONTROVERSIAL mean?
CONTROVERSIAL is a adjective. Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
Is CONTROVERSIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONTROVERSIAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONTROVERSIAL worth in Scrabble?
CONTROVERSIAL is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONTROVERSIAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONTROVERSIAL. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONTROVERSIAL?
Synonyms of CONTROVERSIAL include: contentious, contested. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.