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BLACKENS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Blackens.

Blackens - 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

"He blackens his shoes with shoe polish."
"The chef blackens the fish before grilling it."
"Over time, the fire's smoke blackens the walls of the house."
"The volcanic eruption blackens the sky with ash."
"The hot oil splatters and blackens the surface of the stove."
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Word Game Points

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

BLACKENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BLACKENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BLACKENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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