TIGHTEN
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈtaɪ.tən//
verb
- (transitive) To make tighter."Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."
- (intransitive) To become tighter."That joint is tightening as the wood dries."
- (economics) To make money harder to borrow or obtain."If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh."
- (economics) To raise short-term interest rates."The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 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 'TIGHTEN'?
The word TIGHTEN is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
T1
I1
G2
H4
T1
E1
N1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TIGHTEN'?
The word TIGHTEN is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
T1
I1
G3
H3
T1
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.