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Contumelies
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About 4 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Less common · plural of contumely
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does contumelies mean?
noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
“when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”
Definitions shown for contumely, the base form of contumelies.
Is CONTUMELIES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CONTUMELIES worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CONTUMELIES
Best shorter words top 30 of 1242
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See all 1242 words made from CONTUMELIES Words that end like CONTUMELIES
Common words that share the ending -ELIES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ELIESContumelies: quick answers
Is CONTUMELIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTUMELIES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CONTUMELIES worth?
CONTUMELIES scores 15 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does contumelies mean?
contumelies is the plural of contumely, which means “a rude expression intended to offend or hurt”.
What words can you make with the letters in CONTUMELIES?
You can make 1242 shorter words from CONTUMELIES, such as MONTICULES, SEMILUCENT, CENTESIMO, COLUMNIST. See the full list.