Definitions For Contesting

verb

  • To make (something) the subject of an argument or a legal case : to say that you do not agree with or accept (something)
  • To try to win (something)
  • To struggle or fight for or against something

noun

  • An event in which people try to win by doing something better than others
  • A struggle or effort to win or get something

Is Contesting a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
17

The word Contesting is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Contesting in a Sentence

  • She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year.
  • Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election.
  • Contest winners receive a cash prize.
  • Will you enter the contest?
  • She hopes to win the contest for mayor.

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