How many points is HEIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

HEIGHTEN is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEIGHTEN?

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

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

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15 pts

HEIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. HEIGHTEN means "make or become higher or more intense".

/ˈhaɪtən/

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
Example: to heighten a flavor or a tint

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

make or become higher or more intense

In a sentence: "They heighten."

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

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

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

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