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Frightening

Yes, frightening is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does frightening mean?

noun

  1. the act of inspiring with fear

adjective

  1. causing fear or dread or terror the awful war

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for frightening

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants3 / 8
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of frightening

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FRIGHTENING.

Words you can make from frightening

Unscramble FRIGHTENING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is frightening a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Frightening 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 frightening worth in Scrabble?

Frightening is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does frightening mean?

Frightening means: the act of inspiring with fear.