How many points is FRIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

FRIGHTEN is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FRIGHTEN?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FRIGHTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

15 pts

FRIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. FRIGHTEN means "scare or terrify".

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
Example: Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

scare or terrify

In a sentence: "They frighten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FRIGHTEN. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after FRIGHTEN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is FRIGHTEN a Scrabble word?: FRIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does FRIGHTEN mean?: scare or terrify
How do you use FRIGHTEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They frighten."
How many points is FRIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?: FRIGHTEN is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FRIGHTEN?: FRIGHTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FRIGHTEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FRIGHTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.