Contour

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A line on a map connecting all points of equal altitude, representing the shape and elevation of the terrain.

“The contour lines on the map showed a steep climb lying ahead on the hiking trail.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkɒntʊə(r)/

Syllables

con·tour

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Synonyms

shape form configurationconformation

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels in the final four letters: O, U, O, R. The vowel-heavy ending is distinctive and helps confirm many letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. Common letters but the OU and OUR patterns can be played across existing board tiles efficiently.

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Anagrams of Contour

Words that use exactly the same letters as “contour”.

crouton

Words you can make from Contour

Shorter words formed from the letters in “contour”.

croton conor conto contr corno cornu count court croon crout crunt ronco tourn troco tronc turco cont coon coot corn cort coto crut cuon

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