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Foreshorten

Yes, foreshorten is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does foreshorten mean?

verb

  1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements The manuscript must be shortened
  2. shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for foreshorten

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of foreshorten

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORESHORTEN.

Words you can make from foreshorten

Unscramble FORESHORTEN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is foreshorten a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Foreshorten is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is foreshorten worth in Scrabble?

Foreshorten is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does foreshorten mean?

Foreshorten means: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.