How many points is CONTESTANT worth in Scrabble?

CONTESTANT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTESTANT?

CONTESTANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CONTESTANT

12 pts

CONTESTANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CONTESTANT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstənt/

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noun

A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
One who brings a legal challenge.

Synonyms: competitor

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CONTESTANT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The contestant is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTESTANT. It scores 12 points.

Word forms

CONTESTANTS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CONTESTANT, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

CONTESTANT Scrabble FAQ

Is CONTESTANT a Scrabble word?: CONTESTANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CONTESTANT mean?: CONTESTANT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use CONTESTANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The contestant is noted."
How many points is CONTESTANT worth in Scrabble?: CONTESTANT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTESTANT?: CONTESTANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).