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CONTRIVE
13 ptsCONTRIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CONTRIVE is a verb form of devise. DEVISE means "to form in the mind".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
CONTRIVE is a verb form of devise. DEVISE means "to form in the mind".
In a sentence: "They contrive."
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Add one letter after CONTRIVE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CONTRIVE, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
C3
O1
N1
T1
R1
I1
V4
E1
= 13
CONTRIVE Scrabble FAQ
- Is CONTRIVE a Scrabble word?
- CONTRIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
- What does CONTRIVE mean?
- CONTRIVE is a verb form of devise. DEVISE means "to form in the mind".
- How do you use CONTRIVE in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They contrive."
- How many points is CONTRIVE worth in Scrabble?
- CONTRIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept CONTRIVE?
- CONTRIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to CONTRIVE?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTRIVER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.