How many points is STRAITENING worth in Scrabble?

STRAITENING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRAITENING?

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

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STRAITENING

12 pts

STRAITENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. STRAITENING is a verb form of straiten. STRAITEN means "embarrass or distress, esp financially".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
Example: The channel straitened the river through the town, made it flow faster, and caused more flooding upstream.
To restrict or diminish, especially financially.
Example: Rising costs put those on fixed incomes in straitened circumstances.

Synonyms: contract, check, restrain

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Definition and meaning

STRAITENING is a verb form of straiten. STRAITEN means "embarrass or distress, esp financially".

In a sentence: "They straitening."

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STRAITEN8 pts

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Letter Values

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STRAITENING Scrabble FAQ

Is STRAITENING a Scrabble word?: STRAITENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does STRAITENING mean?: STRAITENING is a verb form of straiten. STRAITEN means "embarrass or distress, esp financially".
How do you use STRAITENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They straitening."
How many points is STRAITENING worth in Scrabble?: STRAITENING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRAITENING?: STRAITENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).