How many points is CONTINGENT worth in Scrabble?

CONTINGENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTINGENT?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

CONTINGENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CONTINGENT means "touching, dependent".

/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
A quota of troops.

Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
Example: The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.
Dependent on something that may or may not occur.
Example: a contingent estate

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

touching, dependent

In a sentence: "It is contingent."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTINGENT. It scores 13 points.

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

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

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Is CONTINGENT a Scrabble word?: CONTINGENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CONTINGENT mean?: touching, dependent
How do you use CONTINGENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is contingent."
How many points is CONTINGENT worth in Scrabble?: CONTINGENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTINGENT?: CONTINGENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTINGENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTINGENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.