9-Letter Words With CONT
- 60 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With CONT
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With CONT 60 words
How often does CONT appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 60 nine-letter words containing CONT. They average 12.4 points, the best is CONTUMACY (18 points) and 23.3% end in S.
- Total words
- 60
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.4
- out of 18 max
- Everyday words
- 32%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 23.3% of words
Most common last letters
- s 23.3%
- d 18.3%
- r 18.3%
Top vowel pairs
- ai5%
- io5%
- ou5%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word containing CONT
c 3o 1n 1t 1u 1m 3a 1c 3y 4
C 3 + O 1 + N 1 + T 1 + U 1 + M 3 + A 1 + C 3 + Y 4 = 18 points
- Double word
- 36 pts
- Triple word
- 54 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
contumacy
- nounwillful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
- nounobstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
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How many nine-letter words containing CONT are there?
There are 60 nine-letter words containing CONT in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word containing CONT?
CONTUMACY is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CONTUMELY (16), CONTRIVED (15), CONTEMPER (15).
What are some common nine-letter words containing CONT?
Everyday examples include CONTAINER, CONTINUAL, CONTINUUM, CONTINENT, CONTINUED, CONTINUES, CONTAINED, CONTAGION. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing CONT score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include CONTEMPER (15), CONTEMPTS (15), CONTUSIVE (14), DRACONTIC (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.