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BLACKEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Blacken.

How to pronounce blacken:

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Blacken - as a verb

Make or become black

Example: "The smoke blackened the ceiling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackmelanisemelanize
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
whiten

Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

Example: "The cook blackened the chicken breast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charscorchsear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I accidentally blackened the chicken when I left it on the grill for too long."
"The fire caused the walls to blacken."
"She used a match to blacken the edges of the paper."
"The chef blackened the fish by seasoning it with spices."
"The oil in the pan started to blacken as it overheated."
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Word Game Points

Is BLACKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blacken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLACKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BLACKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blacken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BLACKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blacken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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