CON
3-letter word
CON is a valid Scrabble word
Is CON Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 5 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 5 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 7 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 5 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CON has 3 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does CON Mean?
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
deprive of by deceit
an argument opposed to a proposal
CON Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CON — Word Stats
Is CON Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CON scores 5 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 5 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 5 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 7 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 5 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CON are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CON Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CON scores 7 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CON scores 7 pts in WWF vs 5 pts in Scrabble.
Is CON a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CON cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CON has 3 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is CON Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CON is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CON:
C____NC_N Is CON Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CON is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From CON
Shorter words hidden in CON's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CON
Is CON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CON is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CON in Scrabble?
CON scores 5 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 7 points.
Is CON valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CON is a valid Words With Friends word worth 7 points.
What does CON mean?
CON: in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
Can CON be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CON has 3 letters.
What words can you make from CON's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CON's letters. Short words like CO, NO, OC can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CON have any anagrams?
Yes — CON's letters can also spell: NCO.
Is CON in the dictionary?
Yes. CON appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.