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BLACKEN

/ˈblækən/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

B 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
E 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of BLACKEN

verb

(causative) To cause to be or become black.

verb

To become black.

"The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."

verb

(causative) To make dirty.

Synonyms of BLACKEN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of BLACKEN in a Sentence

  • "The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is BLACKEN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BLACKEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BLACKEN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for BLACKEN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter blacken Total
Scrabble 3113511 15
WWF 4214512 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLACKEN

88 words from the letters in BLACKEN

How to Use BLACKEN in Word Games

BLACKEN is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BLACKEN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BLACKEN to find 88 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BLACKEN

What does BLACKEN mean?
BLACKEN is a verb. (causative) To cause to be or become black.
Is BLACKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BLACKEN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BLACKEN worth in Scrabble?
BLACKEN is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BLACKEN?
You can make 88 words from the letters in BLACKEN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BLACKEN?
Synonyms of BLACKEN include: defame, denigrate, sully, taint, tarnish, black. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.