How many points is BRIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

BRIGHTEN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRIGHTEN?

BRIGHTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BRIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. BRIGHTEN means "to make bright".

/ˈbɹaɪtən/

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹaɪtən/

To make bright or brighter in color.
Example: We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
Example: to brighten one's prospects; Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make bright

In a sentence: "They brighten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BRIGHTEN. It scores 14 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BRIGHTEN, without blank tiles.

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Is BRIGHTEN a Scrabble word?: BRIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does BRIGHTEN mean?: to make bright
How do you use BRIGHTEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They brighten."
How many points is BRIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?: BRIGHTEN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRIGHTEN?: BRIGHTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).