How many points is THREATENING worth in Scrabble?

THREATENING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THREATENING?

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

Can you add a letter to THREATENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THREATENING

15 pts

THREATENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. THREATENING is a verb form of threaten. THREATEN means "make or be a threat to".

Meaning & examples

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

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verb

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
Example: He threatened me with a knife.
To menace, or be dangerous.
Example: The rocks threatened the ship's survival.
To portend, or give a warning of.
Example: The black clouds threatened heavy rain.

noun

An act of threatening; a threat.

adjective

Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.
Example: Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

THREATENING is a verb form of threaten. THREATEN means "make or be a threat to".

In a sentence: "They threatening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

THREATEN11 pts

Back hooks

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

THREATENINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

THREATENING Scrabble FAQ

Is THREATENING a Scrabble word?: THREATENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does THREATENING mean?: THREATENING is a verb form of threaten. THREATEN means "make or be a threat to".
How do you use THREATENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They threatening."
How many points is THREATENING worth in Scrabble?: THREATENING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THREATENING?: THREATENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THREATENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THREATENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.