CONTUMELIOUSLY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CONTUMELIOUSLY a Scrabble word?
Yes. CONTUMELIOUSLY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (14 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"
CONTUMELIOUSLY (adverb): without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously".
Synonyms
contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CONTUMELIOUSLY scores 21 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- O = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- U = 1
- M = 3
- E = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- S = 1
- L = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×1, L×2, M×1, N×1, O×2, S×1, T×1, U×2, Y×1
Letter breakdown
CONTUMELIOUSLY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
CONTUMELIOUSLY is a 14-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 14, starts with C, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CONTUMELIOUSLY — without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"" (21 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
CONTUMELIOUSLY is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CONTUMELIOUSLY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CONTUMELIOUSLY (adverb): without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously".
In standard Scrabble scoring, CONTUMELIOUSLY totals 21 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CONTUMELIOUSLY relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CONTUMELIOUSLY is 14 letters long, begins with C, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram CEILLMNOOSTUUY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so CONTUMELIOUSLY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 14-letter entries, CONTUMELIOUSLY ranks by raw score (21 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZIFICATION, BENZOXYCAMPHOR, PHOTOMEZZOTYPE, BENZHYDROXAMIC; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CONTUMELIOUSLY carries 6 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
CONTUMELIOUSLY is a 14-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 14, starts with C, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 14-letter entries like CONTUMELIOUSLY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CONTUMELIOUSLY contains C, E, I, L, M, N, O, S, T, U, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c????????????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CONTUMELIOUSLY include CO, LY, ME — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, O, N, T, U, M, E, L, I, S, Y. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble contumeliously directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 21 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CONTUMELIOUSLY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CONTUMELIOUSLY — without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"" (21 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CONTUMELIOUSLY a valid Scrabble word?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (14 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is CONTUMELIOUSLY worth in Scrabble?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY is worth 21 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CONTUMELIOUSLY mean?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY (adverb): without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CONTUMELIOUSLY?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY scores 21 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 14-letter words.
- Does CONTUMELIOUSLY have anagrams?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in CONTUMELIOUSLY?
- CONTUMELIOUSLY has 14 letters, starts with C, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram CEILLMNOOSTUUY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CONTUMELIOUSLY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 14-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CONTUMELIOUSLY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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