contrive

/kən'traɪv/ verb
8 letters2 syllables13 points in Scrabble®16 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
VERB
1

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.

2

Make or work out a plan for; devise.

“They contrived to murder their boss”

3

Put or send forth.

WORD FORMS
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Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®16 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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Starts & ends withC … E
Syllablescon · trive
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