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CONTRETEMPS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Contretemps.

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Contretemps - as a noun

An awkward clash

Example: "He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"

Example Sentences

"There was a slight contretemps between the two players during the game."
"We had a minor contretemps when trying to make dinner reservations."
"The meeting ended in a contretemps when two colleagues started arguing."
"She had a contretemps with her boss over a misunderstanding."
"The contretemps between the two nations escalated into a full-blown conflict."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRETEMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contretemps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRETEMPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CONTRETEMPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contretemps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRETEMPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONTRETEMPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contretemps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRETEMPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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