SHORTENING
10 letters · 3 syllables
Definition of SHORTENING
SHORTENING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is SHORTENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORTENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHORTENING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHORTENING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | r | t | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTENING
100 words from the letters in SHORTENING
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How to Use SHORTENING in Word Games
SHORTENING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHORTENING to find 100 additional valid words.