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Word: CONTRARYING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 N 1 T 1 R 1 A 1 R 1 Y 4 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’ntหˆrรฆraษชษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of CONTRARYING

Verb
  1. present participle and gerund of contrary

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "contrarying" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "contrarying" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ— Invalid 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONTRARYING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CONTRARYING is not a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CONTRARYING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CONTRARYING is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in CONTRARYING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in CONTRARYING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CONTRARYING:

  • # the contrarying effect
  • # master of contrarying
  • # playing with contrarying
  • # in terms of contrarying
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