Is CONTEMPLATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONTEMPLATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONTEMPLATES mean?

Contemplates is a form of CONTEMPLATE.

verb
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
“contemplate one's navel”
verb
consider as a possibility
“I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job”
verb
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
“He is meditating in his study”
verb
reflect deeply on a subject
“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 18
Words With Friends: 23
Letters: 12

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CONTEMPLATES

CONTEMPLATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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