Contrast
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The state of being strikingly different from something else when compared. In visual contexts, it refers to the difference in brightness or colour that makes objects distinguishable.
“The bright white walls created a stark contrast against the dark hardwood floors.”
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Contains repeated 'T' and 'R'; vowels 'O', 'A' provide coverage; high-frequency consonants
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8-letter word worth 10 points; common letters allow versatile placement on the board
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