How many points is TIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

TIGHTEN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIGHTEN?

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

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11 pts

TIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. TIGHTEN means "to make tight".

/ˈtaɪ.tən/

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪ.tən/

To make tighter.
Example: Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.
To become tighter.
Example: That joint is tightening as the wood dries.
To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
Example: If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.

Antonyms: loosen

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make tight

In a sentence: "They tighten."

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

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

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