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01 Word definition

contender

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is CONTENDER a word?

Yes. CONTENDER is a 9-letter noun. the contestant you hope to defeat Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CONTENDER?

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

CONTENDER contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the contestant you hope to defeat

    “he had respect for his rivals”
Synonyms
rivalchallengercompetitorcompetition
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CONTENDER spelled?

C1O2N3T4E5N6D7E8R9
Starts withCONFirst 3 letters
Ends withDERLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats E, N
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →9-letter words →Words starting with CON →Words ending in DER →Words made from CONTENDER →Words with C →Words with D →Words with E →Words with N →

03 Word-game status

Can you play CONTENDER?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About CONTENDER.

How do you spell CONTENDER?

CONTENDER is spelled C-O-N-T-E-N-D-E-R. It contains 9 letters.