How many points is CONTENTION worth in Scrabble?

CONTENTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTENTION?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

CONTENTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CONTENTION means "an act or instance of contending".

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
Example: It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.
Competition by parts of a system or its users for a limited resource.

Synonyms: gainstrife, gainstriving, wrangling

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

an act or instance of contending

In a sentence: "The contention is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CONTENTION a Scrabble word?: CONTENTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CONTENTION mean?: an act or instance of contending
How do you use CONTENTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The contention is noted."
How many points is CONTENTION worth in Scrabble?: CONTENTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTENTION?: CONTENTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTENTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTENTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.