How many points is SOFTENING worth in Scrabble?

SOFTENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SOFTENING?

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

Can you add a letter to SOFTENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SOFTENING

13 pts

SOFTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SOFTENING is a verb form of soften. SOFTEN means "make or become soft or softer".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make something soft or softer.
Example: Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
Example: Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
To make less harsh
Example: Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.

noun

The process of making something soft.
The process of becoming soft.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SOFTENING is a verb form of soften. SOFTEN means "make or become soft or softer".

In a sentence: "They softening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SOFTEN9 pts

Back hooks

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

SOFTENINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SOFTENING Scrabble FAQ

Is SOFTENING a Scrabble word?: SOFTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SOFTENING mean?: SOFTENING is a verb form of soften. SOFTEN means "make or become soft or softer".
How do you use SOFTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They softening."
How many points is SOFTENING worth in Scrabble?: SOFTENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SOFTENING?: SOFTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SOFTENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SOFTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.