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contour

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Is contour a Scrabble word?

Yes, contour is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 9 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of contour?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.

2. (figurative) A general description giving the most important points.Examples: "Contours of a deal with conservative holdouts who had been blocking McCarthy’s rise had emerged the night before, and took hold after four dismal days and 14 failed votes in an intraparty standoff unseen in modern times."figuratively

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.transitive

2. (transitive) To mark with contour lines.transitive

3. (intransitive) To practise the makeup technique of contouring.Examples: "What is the French-preferred method to add dimension to the skin, if not to contour?"intransitive

4. (figurative) To shape conditions regarding salient points.Examples: "But the bill will exact a heavy cost — one that will complicate its prospects even if it passes the full House this week and will contour the political climate ahead of 2026 midterm elections."figuratively

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "contour"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "contour"?

Scrabble
9 points
C3
O1
N1
T1
O1
U1
R1
Words With Friends
12 points
C4
O1
N2
T1
O1
U2
R1

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