01 Word definition

contend

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is CONTEND a word?

Yes. CONTEND is a 7-letter verb. have an argument about something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CONTEND?

C-O-N-T-E-N-D

CONTEND contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. have an argument about something

2verb

  1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

    They contested the outcome of the race
Synonyms
arguedebatefencecontestrepugn
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends13points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CONTEND spelled?

C1O2N3T4E5N6D7
Starts withCONFirst 3 letters
Ends withENDLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats N
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About CONTEND.

How do you spell CONTEND?

CONTEND is spelled C-O-N-T-E-N-D. It contains 7 letters.