Contest
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A competition or event in which people compete to win, or a dispute or challenge to something.
“She entered the writing contest and won first prize.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒn.tɛst/
Syllables
con·test
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Wordle
Seven letters with CON- prefix and -EST suffix; contains common letters
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; useful for building off existing words with S or T
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