Contort

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To twist or wrench something into an unnatural or badly distorted shape.

“The gymnast could contort her body into extraordinary positions with apparent ease.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kənˈtɔː(r)t/

Syllables

con·tort

Related Words

Synonyms

deform distort wring

Antonyms

straightenalign unbend

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double T and two Os. The -ORT ending is shared with REPORT and ESCORT, helping confirm those letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. The double T is useful for fitting into tight board spaces. Extends cleanly with ED or ING.

Words Related to Contort

Words one letter different

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consort

Words you can make from Contort

Shorter words formed from the letters in “contort”.

cotton croton conor conto contr corno croon ronco tonto troco tronc troot cont coon coot corn cort coto cott onto root toon toot torn

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