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Tightening

Yes, tightening is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does tightening mean?

noun

  1. the act of making something tighter the tightening of economic controls

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tightening

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TIGHTENING.

Words you can make from tightening

Unscramble TIGHTENING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tightening a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tightening 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 tightening worth in Scrabble?

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

What does tightening mean?

Tightening means: the act of making something tighter.