COUNTER
/ˈkaʊntə/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of COUNTER
One who counts
"He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100."
A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
"He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces."
A deal to swap goods or services.
A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
"The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column."
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
"Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent."
Examples of COUNTER in a Sentence
- "He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100."
- "He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces."
- "The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column."
- "Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent."
Word Details
Is COUNTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUNTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COUNTER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for COUNTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | n | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of COUNTER
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUNTER
100 words from the letters in COUNTER
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How to Use COUNTER in Word Games
COUNTER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since COUNTER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUNTER to find 100 additional valid words.