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THICKENED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Thickened.

Thickened - as an adjective satellite

Made or having become thick

Example: "Thickened bronchial arteries"

Having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear

Example: "Calloused skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callous9calloused12

Made thick in consistency

Example: "Flour-thickened gravy"

Thickened - as a verb

To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

Example: "To thicken a sauce"

To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

To strengthen; to confirm.

To make more frequent.

Example: "To thicken blows"

Example Sentences

"She thickened the soup by adding a roux."
"He thickened the sauce by reducing it on low heat."
"The gravy thickened as it cooled."
"She thickened the custard with flour instead of cornstarch."
"The sauce thickened after simmering for several minutes."
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Word Game Points

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

THICKENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is THICKENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thickened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THICKENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is THICKENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thickened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THICKENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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