How many points is THREATEN worth in Scrabble?

THREATEN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THREATEN?

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

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11 pts

THREATEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. THREATEN means "to be a source of danger to".

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
Example: He threatened me with a knife.
To menace, or be dangerous.
Example: The rocks threatened the ship's survival.
To portend, or give a warning of.
Example: The black clouds threatened heavy rain.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to be a source of danger to

In a sentence: "They threaten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of THREATEN. It scores 11 points.

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

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Is THREATEN a Scrabble word?: THREATEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does THREATEN mean?: to be a source of danger to
How do you use THREATEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They threaten."
How many points is THREATEN worth in Scrabble?: THREATEN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THREATEN?: THREATEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).