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Shortening

Yes, shortening is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does shortening mean?

noun

  1. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
  2. act of decreasing in length the dress needs shortening

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of shortening

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHORTENING.

Words you can make from shortening

Unscramble SHORTENING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shortening a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shortening 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 shortening worth in Scrabble?

Shortening is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shortening mean?

Shortening means: fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.