DARKEN
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɑɹkən//
verb
- (transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light."[…] they [locusts] covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened […]"
- (intransitive) To become dark or darker (having less light)."[…] the owl and the bat flew round the darkening trees:"
- (impersonal) To get dark (referring to the sky, either in the evening or as a result of cloud)."Well, I must go in now; and you too: it darkens."
- (transitive) To make dark or darker in colour."She puts on lipstick and darkens her eyebrows, which are now very scanty […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'DARKEN'?
The word DARKEN is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
R1
K5
E1
N1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DARKEN'?
The word DARKEN is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
R1
K5
E1
N2
Total: 12 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.