Definition of tightens

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• tightens is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• tightens is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• tightens is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of tightens

• narrow or limit (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. reduce
• make tight or tighter (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. fasten
• severely restrict in scope or extent (verb)

  Examples

  1. tighten the rules

  Synonyms

  1. constrain
  2. stiffen
  3. tighten up
• become tight or tighter (verb)

  Examples

  1. The rope tightened

See definition of tightens in Merriam Webster