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Counterpoint
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About 3 syllables
noun · verb · 12 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does counterpoint mean?
noun
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
verb
to show differences when compared; be different
“the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”
Synonymscontrast
write in counterpoint
“Bach perfected the art of counterpointing”
Is COUNTERPOINT 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 COUNTERPOINT worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in COUNTERPOINT
Best shorter words top 30 of 794
countertop 14protection 14ectropion 13entoproct 13neotropic 13nonpoetic 13pronounce 13pronuncio 13cornettino 12cornpone 12counterion 12entoptic 12entropic 12eutropic 12inceptor 12outprice 12pecorino 12pretonic 12protonic 12unpoetic 12centurion 11continuer 11croupon 11cuprite 11entopic 11entropion 11nepotic 11neutronic 11nonerotic 11oporice 11
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Words that end like COUNTERPOINT
Common words that share the ending -OINT, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OINTCounterpoint: quick answers
Is COUNTERPOINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. COUNTERPOINT 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 COUNTERPOINT worth?
COUNTERPOINT scores 16 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does counterpoint mean?
As a noun, counterpoint means “a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in COUNTERPOINT?
You can make 794 shorter words from COUNTERPOINT, such as COUNTERTOP, PROTECTION, ECTROPION, ENTOPROCT. See the full list.