Word: CONTESTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of CONTESTING
- To contend.
"I will contest for the open seat on the board."
- To call into question; to oppose.
"The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities."
- To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
"The troops contested every inch of ground."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "contesting" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "contesting" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CONTESTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CONTESTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CONTESTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CONTESTING:
- # the contesting effect
- # master of contesting
- # playing with contesting
- # in terms of contesting
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