Is LENGTHEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LENGTHEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LENGTHEN mean?
- verb
make longer
“Lengthen this skirt, please”
- verb
become long or longer
“In Spring, the days lengthen”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
8
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + G (2) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) = 12 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 LENGTHEN
Single letters that turn LENGTHEN 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
Words you can make from LENGTHEN
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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