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FRIGHTENED

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of FRIGHTENED

verb

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."

adjective

Afraid; suffering from fear.

Examples of FRIGHTENED in a Sentence

  • "Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points

Is FRIGHTENED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: FRIGHTENED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FRIGHTENED

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

Letter frightened Total
Scrabble 4112411112 18
WWF 4113311212 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRIGHTENED

100 words from the letters in FRIGHTENED

How to Use FRIGHTENED in Word Games

FRIGHTENED is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FRIGHTENED

What does FRIGHTENED mean?
FRIGHTENED is a verb. To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
Is FRIGHTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FRIGHTENED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FRIGHTENED worth in Scrabble?
FRIGHTENED is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FRIGHTENED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FRIGHTENED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.