BLACKEN
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈblækən//
verb
- (transitive, causative) To cause to be or become black."Iron and coal were the magnets that drew railways to this land of lovely valleys and silent mountains—for such it was a century-and-a-half ago, before man blackened the valleys with the smoke of his forges, scarred the green hills with his shafts and waste-heaps, and drove the salmon from the quiet Rhondda and the murmuring Taff."
- (intransitive, ergative) To become black."The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."
- (transitive, causative) To make dirty.
- (transitive) To cook (meat or fish) by coating with pepper, etc., and quickly searing in a hot pan.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BLACKEN'?
The word BLACKEN is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
B3
L1
A1
C3
K5
E1
N1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BLACKEN'?
The word BLACKEN is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
B4
L2
A1
C4
K5
E1
N2
Total: 19 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.