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FORESHORTENS

12 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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O 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of FORESHORTENS

verb

To render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is perceived visually.

verb

To abridge, reduce, contract.

verb

To make shorter.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
18
points

Is FORESHORTENS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: FORESHORTENS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORESHORTENS

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

Letter foreshortens Total
Scrabble 411114111111 18
WWF 411113111121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORESHORTENS

100 words from the letters in FORESHORTENS

How to Use FORESHORTENS in Word Games

FORESHORTENS is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORESHORTENS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORESHORTENS

What does FORESHORTENS mean?
FORESHORTENS is a verb. To render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is perceived visually.
Is FORESHORTENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORESHORTENS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORESHORTENS worth in Scrabble?
FORESHORTENS is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORESHORTENS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORESHORTENS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.