01 Word definition

thicken

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is THICKEN a word?

Yes. THICKEN is a 7-letter verb. make thick or thicker Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell THICKEN?

T-H-I-C-K-E-N

THICKEN contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. make thick or thicker

    “Thicken the sauce”

2verb

  1. become thick or thicker

    “The sauce thickened”
Synonyms
inspissate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is THICKEN spelled?

T1H2I3C4K5E6N7
Starts withTHIFirst 3 letters
Ends withKENLast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About THICKEN.

How do you spell THICKEN?

THICKEN is spelled T-H-I-C-K-E-N. It contains 7 letters.