contretemps

Meanings

Plural: contretemps

Noun

an awkward clash
- "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"
An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.
An ill-timed pass.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French contretemps.

Synonyms

hitch, mishap

Scrabble Score: 17

contretemps is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contretemps is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contretemps is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

contretemps is a valid Words With Friends word