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).

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

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12 pts

CONTESTANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CONTESTANT means "one that participates in a contest".

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstənt/

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

one that participates in a contest

In a sentence: "The contestant is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CONTESTANT a Scrabble word?: CONTESTANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CONTESTANT mean?: one that participates in a contest
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).
Can you add a letter to CONTESTANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTESTANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.