How many points is TIGHTENED worth in Scrabble?

TIGHTENED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENED?

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

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TIGHTENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. TIGHTENED is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "to make tight".

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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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

TIGHTENED is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "to make tight".

In a sentence: "They tightened."

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

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Is TIGHTENED a Scrabble word?: TIGHTENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does TIGHTENED mean?: TIGHTENED is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "to make tight".
How do you use TIGHTENED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tightened."
How many points is TIGHTENED worth in Scrabble?: TIGHTENED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENED?: TIGHTENED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).