Ending in TEN
5 words · highest scoring is lighten at 11 points
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About 7 Letter Words Ending in TEN
There are 5 seven letter words ending in TEN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lighten at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — LIGHTEN, SHORTEN, TIGHTEN among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with TEN — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 7 Letter Words With TEN or Words Ending in TEN, which drops the length limit entirely.
7 Letter Words Ending in TEN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 7 Letter Words Ending in TEN
- lighten11
- tighten11
- shorten10
- written10
- smitten9
Common 7 Letter Words Ending in TEN
- lighten11
- shorten10
- smitten9
- tighten11
- written10
7 Letter Words Ending in TEN by First Letter
7 Letter Words Ending in TEN Defined
- lightenVerb · 11 points
- make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity
- shortenVerb · 10 points
- make or become shorter
- smittenVerb · 9 points
- strike with a firm blow
- tightenVerb · 11 points
- make or become tight or tighter
- writtenVerb · 10 points
- mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement
7 Letter Words Ending in TEN: Questions
How many seven letter words ending in TEN are there?
There are 5 seven letter words ending in TEN in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among seven letter words ending in TEN?
LIGHTEN is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common seven letter words ending in TEN?
LIGHTEN, SHORTEN, TIGHTEN are among the most familiar seven letter words ending in TEN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these seven letter words ending in TEN valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.