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Is CONTRABAND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONTRABAND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONTRABAND mean?

  1. adjective

    distributed or sold illicitly

    “the black economy pays no taxes”

  2. noun

    goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + B (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 15 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 CONTRABAND

Single letters that turn CONTRABAND into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CONTRABAND

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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