How many points is TIGHTENING worth in Scrabble?

TIGHTENING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENING?

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

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

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15 pts

TIGHTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. TIGHTENING means "act of tightening".

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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act of tightening

In a sentence: "The tightening is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TIGHTENING. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is TIGHTENING a Scrabble word?: TIGHTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does TIGHTENING mean?: act of tightening
How do you use TIGHTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tightening is noted."
How many points is TIGHTENING worth in Scrabble?: TIGHTENING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENING?: TIGHTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TIGHTENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TIGHTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.