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contrivance

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Is contrivance a Scrabble word?

Yes, contrivance is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 18 points in Scrabble.

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

What is the meaning of contrivance?

Definition

noun (English)

1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular jobSynonyms: appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget

2. the faculty of contriving; inventive skillExamples: "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem"Synonyms: contrivance

3. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evadeExamples: "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"Synonyms: contrivance, dodge, stratagem

4. an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.Examples: "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable"Synonyms: contrivance

5. any improvised arrangement for temporary useSynonyms: contrivance, lash-up

6. the act of devising somethingSynonyms: contrivance, devisal

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "contrivance"?

Scrabble
18 points
C3
O1
N1
T1
R1
I1
V4
A1
N1
C3
E1
Words With Friends
23 points
C4
O1
N2
T1
R1
I1
V4
A1
N2
C4
E1

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