How many points is CONTAMINANT worth in Scrabble?

CONTAMINANT is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTAMINANT?

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

Can you add a letter to CONTAMINANT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTAMINANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CONTAMINANT

15 pts

CONTAMINANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CONTAMINANT is a verb form of contaminate. CONTAMINATE means "to pollute by contact or association".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.
Example: Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CONTAMINANT is a verb form of contaminate. CONTAMINATE means "to pollute by contact or association".

In a sentence: "They contaminant."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CONTAMINATE15 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CONTAMINANT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

CONTAMINANTS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

CONTAMINANT Scrabble FAQ

Is CONTAMINANT a Scrabble word?: CONTAMINANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CONTAMINANT mean?: CONTAMINANT is a verb form of contaminate. CONTAMINATE means "to pollute by contact or association".
How do you use CONTAMINANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They contaminant."
How many points is CONTAMINANT worth in Scrabble?: CONTAMINANT is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTAMINANT?: CONTAMINANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTAMINANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTAMINANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.