Is “Contour” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CONTOUR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Contour

/-tɔː(ɹ)/

noun
  1. 1.An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.

    the low drag contour of a modern automobile

  2. 2.A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.

  3. 3.A speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.

Synonyms: contour line

verb
  1. 1.To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.

  2. 2.To mark with contour lines.

  3. 3.To practise the makeup technique of contouring.