Scrabble Dictionary

Use our scrabble dictionary lookup to check if your word can be played in scrabble.

Yes, threaten is playable

...and is worth 11 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Threaten" Definition

verb-transitive

To announce the possibility of in a threat.
To be a source of danger to; menace.
To express a threat against.
To give signs or warning of; portend.

verb-intransitive

To express or use threats.
To indicate danger or harm.

verb

To utter against.
To give signs or warning of .
To hang over dangerously .
To announce as intended or possible .
To cause to feel insecure or anxious .

We love the game of Scrabble®, which is why we created Free Scrabble Dictionary - a simple lookup tool to check if the word you want to play is valid in the game of Scrabble®. At the top of every page, you can enter your word and click "Search Dictionary." We'll let you know whether your word is playable and provide a few definitions as well.