CONTENDER
9-letter word
CONTENDER is a valid Scrabble word
Is CONTENDER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CONTENDER has 9 |
| 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 CONTENDER Mean?
the contestant you hope to defeat
CONTENDER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CONTENDER — Word Stats
Is CONTENDER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CONTENDER scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CONTENDER are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CONTENDER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CONTENDER scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CONTENDER scores 15 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CONTENDER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CONTENDER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTENDER has 9 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 CONTENDER's letters: CEDER · CEDRE · CENTO · CERED · CODEN · CODER
Is CONTENDER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CONTENDER 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 CONTENDER:
C________________RC_______R Is CONTENDER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CONTENDER 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CONTENDER's letters.
Words You Can Make From CONTENDER
Shorter words hidden in CONTENDER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as CONTENDER:
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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTENDER
Is CONTENDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTENDER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CONTENDER in Scrabble?
CONTENDER scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is CONTENDER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CONTENDER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does CONTENDER mean?
CONTENDER: the contestant you hope to defeat
Can CONTENDER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTENDER has 9 letters.
What words can you make from CONTENDER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CONTENDER's letters. Short words like CD, CE, CO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CONTENDER have any anagrams?
Yes — CONTENDER's letters can also spell: RECONTEND.
Is CONTENDER in the dictionary?
Yes. CONTENDER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.