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SHORTENING

10 letters · 3 syllables

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H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
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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

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is SHORTENING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 shortening Total
Scrabble 1411111112 14
WWF 1311112123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTENING

100 words from the letters in SHORTENING

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHORTENING

What does SHORTENING mean?
SHORTENING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SHORTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHORTENING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHORTENING worth in Scrabble?
SHORTENING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHORTENING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHORTENING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.