CONTRIVANCE
11-letter word
CONTRIVANCE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CONTRIVANCE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 23 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CONTRIVANCE has 11 |
| 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 CONTRIVANCE Mean?
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
CONTRIVANCE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or V or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CONTRIVANCE — Word Stats
Is CONTRIVANCE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CONTRIVANCE scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 23 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CONTRIVANCE are C (3 pts), V (4 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CONTRIVANCE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CONTRIVANCE scores 23 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CONTRIVANCE scores 23 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 11+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CONTRIVANCE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CONTRIVANCE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTRIVANCE has 11 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 CONTRIVANCE's letters: ACIER · ACOIN · ACONE · ACORN · ACRON · ACTIN
Is CONTRIVANCE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CONTRIVANCE 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 CONTRIVANCE:
C____________________EC_________E Is CONTRIVANCE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CONTRIVANCE 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 11-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CONTRIVANCE's letters.
Words You Can Make From CONTRIVANCE
Shorter words hidden in CONTRIVANCE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CONTRIVANCE →Anagrams of CONTRIVANCE
No perfect anagrams exist for CONTRIVANCE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CONTRIVANCE
Is CONTRIVANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTRIVANCE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CONTRIVANCE in Scrabble?
CONTRIVANCE scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 23 points.
Is CONTRIVANCE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CONTRIVANCE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 23 points.
What does CONTRIVANCE mean?
CONTRIVANCE: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Can CONTRIVANCE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CONTRIVANCE has 11 letters.
What words can you make from CONTRIVANCE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CONTRIVANCE's letters. Short words like AC, AE, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CONTRIVANCE have any anagrams?
No. CONTRIVANCE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CONTRIVANCE in the dictionary?
Yes. CONTRIVANCE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.