Contends
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Contends
verb
- To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
- To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
- To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
- To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
"In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used."
Anagrams of Contends
No exact anagrams found for "contends". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
o1
n1
t1
e1
n1
d2
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Contends
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Contends"
Contends is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Contends" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "contends" is a medium-scoring word.