Contract
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes specific obligations. As a verb, it means to decrease in size or to acquire an illness.
“The builder signed a contract to complete the renovation within three months.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒntrækt/
Syllables
con·tract
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Wordle
Contains double 'C' and 'T'; vowels 'O', 'A' provide coverage; high-frequency consonants
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 12 points; the two 'C' tiles offer good scoring potential on premium squares
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