How many points is CONTRAST worth in Scrabble?

CONTRAST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTRAST?

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

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

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10 pts

CONTRAST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CONTRAST means "obvious difference".

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
Example: Israel is a country of many contrasts.
Antithesis.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

obvious difference

In a sentence: "The contrast is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTRAST. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is CONTRAST a Scrabble word?: CONTRAST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CONTRAST mean?: obvious difference
How do you use CONTRAST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The contrast is noted."
How many points is CONTRAST worth in Scrabble?: CONTRAST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTRAST?: CONTRAST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTRAST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTRASTS, CONTRASTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.