Threaten
Yes, threaten is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does threaten mean?
verb
- pose a threat to; present a danger to
The pollution is endangering the crops
- to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
He threatened me when I tried to call the police
- to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"
The clouds threaten rain
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for threaten
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of threaten
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THREATEN.
Words you can make from threaten
Frequently asked questions
Is threaten a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Threaten 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 threaten worth in Scrabble?
Threaten is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does threaten mean?
Threaten means: pose a threat to; present a danger to.