CONTINUE
8-letter word
CONTINUE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CONTINUE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CONTINUE has 8 |
| 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 | ⚠️ Long | 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 CONTINUE Mean?
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
CONTINUE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CONTINUE — Word Stats
Is CONTINUE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CONTINUE scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CONTINUE are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CONTINUE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CONTINUE scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CONTINUE scores 14 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CONTINUE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CONTINUE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTINUE has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from CONTINUE's letters: CEINT · CENTI · CENTO · CETIN · CONIN · CONNU
Is CONTINUE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CONTINUE 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 (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CONTINUE:
C______________EC______E Is CONTINUE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CONTINUE 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
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CONTINUE's letters.
Words You Can Make From CONTINUE
Shorter words hidden in CONTINUE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CONTINUE →Anagrams of CONTINUE
These words use the exact same letters as CONTINUE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTINUE
Is CONTINUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTINUE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CONTINUE in Scrabble?
CONTINUE scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is CONTINUE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CONTINUE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does CONTINUE mean?
CONTINUE: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Can CONTINUE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTINUE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from CONTINUE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CONTINUE's letters. Short words like CE, CO, CT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CONTINUE have any anagrams?
Yes — CONTINUE's letters can also spell: CONTINEU.
Is CONTINUE in the dictionary?
Yes. CONTINUE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.