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Counterpointing
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About 4 syllables
verb · 15 letters · Uncommon · present participle of counterpoint
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does counterpointing mean?
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”
Definitions shown for counterpoint, the base form of counterpointing.
Is COUNTERPOINTING 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 COUNTERPOINTING worth?
Scrabble
20 ptsWords With Friends
27 ptsWordfeud
24 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in COUNTERPOINTING
Best shorter words top 30 of 1441
interpunction 17precognition 17counterpoint 16pronouncing 16outpricing 15precutting 15prenticing 15protecting 15protogenic 15recontinuing 15turpentining 15conniption 14coopering 14countertop 14couponing 14geotropic 14incepting 14incongruent 14interponing 14outpointing 14peincting 14penticing 14picturing 14pincering 14pirouetting 14protection 14recognition 14recouping 14contenting 13contingent 13
See all 1441 words made from COUNTERPOINTING Words that end like COUNTERPOINTING
Common words that share the ending -OINTING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OINTINGCounterpointing: quick answers
Is COUNTERPOINTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. COUNTERPOINTING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 20 points before board bonuses.
How many points is COUNTERPOINTING worth?
COUNTERPOINTING scores 20 points in Scrabble, 27 in Words With Friends, 24 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does counterpointing mean?
counterpointing is the present participle of counterpoint, which means “to show differences when compared”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in COUNTERPOINTING?
You can make 1441 shorter words from COUNTERPOINTING, such as INTERPUNCTION, PRECOGNITION, COUNTERPOINT, PRONOUNCING. See the full list.