How many points is SHORTENING worth in Scrabble?

SHORTENING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTENING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHORTENING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHORTENING

14 pts

SHORTENING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. SHORTENING is a verb form of shorten. SHORTEN means "to make or become shorter".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHORTENING is a verb form of shorten. SHORTEN means "to make or become shorter".

In a sentence: "They shortening."

Share SHORTENING

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHORTEN10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SHORTENING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

SHORTENINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

SHORTENING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHORTENING a Scrabble word?: SHORTENING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does SHORTENING mean?: SHORTENING is a verb form of shorten. SHORTEN means "to make or become shorter".
How do you use SHORTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shortening."
How many points is SHORTENING worth in Scrabble?: SHORTENING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTENING?: SHORTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTENING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.