How many points is TIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?

TIGHTEN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIGHTEN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

TIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. TIGHTEN means "make or become tight or tighter".

/ˈtaɪ.tən/

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪ.tən/

To make tighter.
Example: Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.
To become tighter.
Example: That joint is tightening as the wood dries.
To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
Example: If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.

Antonyms: loosen

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

make or become tight or tighter

In a sentence: "They tighten."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TIGHTEN. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is TIGHTEN a Scrabble word?: TIGHTEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does TIGHTEN mean?: make or become tight or tighter
How do you use TIGHTEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tighten."
How many points is TIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?: TIGHTEN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIGHTEN?: TIGHTEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TIGHTEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TIGHTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.