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Threatening

Yes, threatening is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does threatening mean?

adjective

  1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments a baleful look
  2. darkened by clouds a heavy sky

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for threatening

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of threatening

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THREATENING.

Words you can make from threatening

Unscramble THREATENING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is threatening a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Threatening 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 threatening worth in Scrabble?

Threatening is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does threatening mean?

Threatening means: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments.