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THICKEN

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Thicken.

How to pronounce thicken:

US

Thicken - as a verb

Make thick or thicker

Example: "Thicken the sauce"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspissate12
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thin7

Become thick or thicker

Example: "The sauce thickened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspissate12
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thin7

Make viscous or dense

Example: "Thicken the sauce by adding flour"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspissate12

Example Sentences

"Add flour to thicken the sauce."
"Stir the soup to thicken it."
"I used cornstarch to thicken the gravy."
"The mixture will thicken as it cools."
"She added cream to thicken the soup."
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Word Game Points

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

THICKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is THICKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thicken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THICKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is THICKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thicken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THICKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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