SHORTEN
/ˈʃɔːtən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of SHORTEN
To make shorter; to abbreviate.
To become shorter.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).
Word Details
Is SHORTEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORTEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHORTEN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for SHORTEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | r | t | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Anagrams of SHORTEN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTEN
100 words from the letters in SHORTEN
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How to Use SHORTEN in Word Games
SHORTEN is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHORTEN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHORTEN to find 100 additional valid words.