How many points is SHORTEN worth in Scrabble?

SHORTEN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTEN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

SHORTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SHORTEN means "make or become shorter".

/ˈʃɔːtən/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːtən/

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

make or become shorter

In a sentence: "They shorten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTEN. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is SHORTEN a Scrabble word?: SHORTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SHORTEN mean?: make or become shorter
How do you use SHORTEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shorten."
How many points is SHORTEN worth in Scrabble?: SHORTEN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTEN?: SHORTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.