BRIGHTEN
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɹaɪtən//
verb
- (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color."We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."
- (transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to"The preſent Queen is a Prince of as many and great Virtues as ever filled a Throne: How would it brighten Her Character to the preſent and after Ages, if She would exert Her utmoſt Authority to inſtill ſome Share of thoſe Virtues into Her People, which they are too degenerate to learn only from Her Example."
- (transitive, figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven"to brighten one’s prospects"
- (intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up"The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'BRIGHTEN'?
The word BRIGHTEN is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
B3
R1
I1
G2
H4
T1
E1
N1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BRIGHTEN'?
The word BRIGHTEN is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
B4
R1
I1
G3
H3
T1
E1
N2
Total: 16 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.