Is WIDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WIDEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WIDEN mean?
- verb
become broader or wider or more extensive
“The road widened”
- verb
make (clothes) larger
“Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight”
- verb
make wider
“widen the road”
- verb
extend in scope or range or area
“The law was extended to all citizens”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) = 9 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 WIDEN
Single letters that turn WIDEN 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 WIDEN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WIDEN
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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