How many points is STIFFENING worth in Scrabble?

STIFFENING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STIFFENING?

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

Can you add a letter to STIFFENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STIFFENING

17 pts

STIFFENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. STIFFENING is a verb form of stiffen. STIFFEN means "make or become stiff".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make stiff.
To become stiff.

Synonyms: starken

noun

An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STIFFENING is a verb form of stiffen. STIFFEN means "make or become stiff".

In a sentence: "They stiffening."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of STIFFENING. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STIFFEN13 pts

Back hooks

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

STIFFENINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

STIFFENING Scrabble FAQ

Is STIFFENING a Scrabble word?: STIFFENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does STIFFENING mean?: STIFFENING is a verb form of stiffen. STIFFEN means "make or become stiff".
How do you use STIFFENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stiffening."
How many points is STIFFENING worth in Scrabble?: STIFFENING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STIFFENING?: STIFFENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STIFFENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STIFFENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.