Synonyms of contrivance

1 Syllable

plot, thing, trick, ploy, plan, switch, tools, wile, twist, slant, ruse, tool, plans, way

2 Syllables

jiggers, frameup, gizmo, design, dodge, gadget, covin, brainchild, angle, whatsit, gimmick, widget, jigger, project, gismo, doodad, scheme, product

3 Syllables

measure, maneuver, machine, brainchildren, instrument, invention, inventions, stratagem, expedient, resource, artifact, demarche, utensils, concoction, doohickey, formation, contraptions, algorithms, contraption, implement, device, curveball, mechanism, algorithm, frame-up, utensil, intrigue, mechanisms, maneuvers, engine, coinage

4 Syllables

automaton, achievement, quickwittedness, ingeniousness, thingamabob, machinery, artifice, machineries, machination, expediency, quick-wittedness, automatons

5 Syllables

inventiveness, resourcefulness, excogitation, disingenuity