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Shorten

Yes, shorten is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does shorten mean?

verb

  1. make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration He shortened his trip due to illness
  2. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements The manuscript must be shortened
  3. make short or shorter shorten the skirt

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shorten

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of shorten

  • hornets
  • thrones

Words you can make from shorten

Unscramble SHORTEN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shorten a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shorten 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 shorten worth in Scrabble?

Shorten is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shorten mean?

Shorten means: make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration.