FRIGHTEN
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɹaɪ.tən//
verb
- (transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright."Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."
- (intransitive) To become scared or alarmed."In fitting the White Leghorns for exhibition, it must be remembered that they are of nervous disposition and frighten easily."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 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 'FRIGHTEN'?
The word FRIGHTEN is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
F4
R1
I1
G2
H4
T1
E1
N1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FRIGHTEN'?
The word FRIGHTEN is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
F4
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.