Is DARKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DARKEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DARKEN mean?
- verb
become dark or darker
“The sky darkened”
- verb
tarnish or stain
“a scandal that darkened the family's good name”
- verb
make dark or darker
“darken a room”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
D (2) + A (1) + R (1) + K (5) + E (1) + N (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DARKEN
Single letters that turn DARKEN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of DARKEN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DARKEN
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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