1verb
make or become black
“The smoke blackened the ceiling”
01 Word definition
blacken
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is BLACKEN a word?
Yes. BLACKEN is a 7-letter verb. make or become black Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-L-A-C-K-E-NHow do you spell BLACKEN?
BLACKEN contains 7 letters, begins with B, and ends with N.
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2verb
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
“The cook blackened the chicken breast”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗melanizemelaniseblackcharsearscorch
02 Letter breakdown
How is BLACKEN spelled?
B1L2A3C4K5E6N7
03 Word-game status
Can you play BLACKEN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About BLACKEN.
How do you spell BLACKEN?
BLACKEN is spelled B-L-A-C-K-E-N. It contains 7 letters.