THICKEN
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈθɪkən//
verb
- (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
- (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous)."to thicken a sauce"
- (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider)."As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."
- (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'THICKEN'?
The word THICKEN is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
T1
H4
I1
C3
K5
E1
N1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'THICKEN'?
The word THICKEN is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
T1
H3
I1
C4
K5
E1
N2
Total: 17 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.