How many points is TIGHTENS worth in Scrabble?

TIGHTENS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENS?

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

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TIGHTENS

12 pts

TIGHTENS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. TIGHTENS is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "make or become tight or tighter".

Meaning & examples

verb

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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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TIGHTENS is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "make or become tight or tighter".

In a sentence: "They tightens."

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Base words

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TIGHTEN11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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TIGHTENS Scrabble FAQ

Is TIGHTENS a Scrabble word?: TIGHTENS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does TIGHTENS mean?: TIGHTENS is a verb form of tighten. TIGHTEN means "make or become tight or tighter".
How do you use TIGHTENS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tightens."
How many points is TIGHTENS worth in Scrabble?: TIGHTENS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIGHTENS?: TIGHTENS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).