Contretemps
/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters
Definition of Contretemps
noun
- An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
- An ill-timed pass.
Anagrams of Contretemps
No exact anagrams found for "contretemps". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
o1
n1
t1
r1
e1
t1
e1
m3
p3
s1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Contretemps
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 "Contretemps"
Contretemps is a 11-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Contretemps" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "contretemps" is a high-scoring word.