Definition of contiguous

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • contiguous is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • contiguous is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • contiguous is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of contiguous


  • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching (adjective)

    Examples

    1. Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho

    Synonyms

    1. adjacent
    2. conterminous
    3. neighboring
  • very close or connected in space or time (adjective)

    Examples

    1. contiguous events

    Synonyms

    1. immediate
  • connecting without a break; within a common boundary (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the contiguous 48 states

    Synonyms

    1. conterminous

See definition of contiguous in Merriam Webster