How many points is CONTRACTION worth in Scrabble?

CONTRACTION is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTRACTION?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

15 pts

CONTRACTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CONTRACTION means "the act of contracting".

/kɒnˈtɹæk.ʃən/

Pronunciation: /kɒnˈtɹæk.ʃən/

A reversible reduction in size.
A period of economic decline or negative growth.
Example: The country's economic contraction was caused by high oil prices.
A shortening of a muscle when it is used.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of contracting

In a sentence: "The contraction is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTRACTION. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is CONTRACTION a Scrabble word?: CONTRACTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CONTRACTION mean?: the act of contracting
How do you use CONTRACTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The contraction is noted."
How many points is CONTRACTION worth in Scrabble?: CONTRACTION is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTRACTION?: CONTRACTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTRACTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTRACTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.