How many points is STRAIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

STRAIGHTEN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRAIGHTEN?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

STRAIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. STRAIGHTEN means "to make straight".

/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/

To cause to become straight.
To become straight.
To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
Example: to straighten one's affairs, or an account

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to make straight

In a sentence: "They straighten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STRAIGHTEN. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is STRAIGHTEN a Scrabble word?: STRAIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does STRAIGHTEN mean?: to make straight
How do you use STRAIGHTEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They straighten."
How many points is STRAIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?: STRAIGHTEN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRAIGHTEN?: STRAIGHTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STRAIGHTEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRAIGHTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.