How many points is LIKEN worth in Scrabble?

LIKEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIKEN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

LIKEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. LIKEN means "compare".

/ˈlaɪkən/

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkən/

(followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else).
Example: The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

compare

In a sentence: "They liken."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIKEN. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is LIKEN a Scrabble word?: LIKEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does LIKEN mean?: compare
How do you use LIKEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They liken."
How many points is LIKEN worth in Scrabble?: LIKEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIKEN?: LIKEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIKEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LIKENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.