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WIDEN

/ˈwaɪdən/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb

W 4/4
I 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of WIDEN

verb

To become wide or wider.

"His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor."

verb

To make wide or wider.

verb

To let out clothes to a larger size.

"She widened his trousers for him."

Antonyms of WIDEN

Words with opposite meaning

narrow

Examples of WIDEN in a Sentence

  • "His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor."
  • "She widened his trousers for him."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is WIDEN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: WIDEN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WIDEN

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

Letter widen Total
Scrabble 41211 9
WWF 41212 10

Anagrams of WIDEN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

dwine 9/10 indew 9/10 wined 9/10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WIDEN

29 words from the letters in WIDEN

5-letter words

dwine 9/10 USUKWWF indew 9/10 UK wined 9/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

wide 8/8 USUKWWF wend 8/9 USUKWWF wind 8/9 USUKWWF wine 7/8 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dew 7/7 USUKWWF wed 7/7 USUKWWF new 6/7 USUKWWF wen 6/7 USUKWWF win 6/7 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK

2-letter words

we 5/5 USUKWWF de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use WIDEN in Word Games

WIDEN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WIDEN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WIDEN to find 29 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WIDEN

What does WIDEN mean?
WIDEN is a verb. To become wide or wider.
Is WIDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WIDEN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WIDEN worth in Scrabble?
WIDEN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WIDEN?
You can make 29 words from the letters in WIDEN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of WIDEN?
The anagrams of WIDEN (words using the exact same letters) are: DWINE, INDEW, WINED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.