Dictionary
Contumely
c 3o 1n 1t 1u 1m 3e 1l 1y 4
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does contumely mean?
noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
“when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”
Is CONTUMELY 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 CONTUMELY worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CONTUMELY
Best shorter words top 30 of 264
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See all 264 words made from CONTUMELY Words that end like CONTUMELY
Common words that share the ending -ELY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ELY Contumely: quick answers
Is CONTUMELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTUMELY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CONTUMELY worth?
CONTUMELY scores 16 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does contumely mean?
As a noun, contumely means “a rude expression intended to offend or hurt”.
What words can you make with the letters in CONTUMELY?
You can make 264 shorter words from CONTUMELY, such as CLOYMENT, UNCOMELY, COMELY, LYCEUM. See the full list.