How many points is LIGHT worth in Scrabble?

LIGHT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIGHT?

LIGHT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LIGHT?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALIGHT, BLIGHT, FLIGHT, PLIGHT, SLIGHT, LIGHTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIGHT

9 pts

LIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LIGHT means "having little weight".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

having little weight

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LIGHT. It scores 9 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before LIGHT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after LIGHT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

LIGHTS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LIGHT, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Related words

LIGHTNESS13 pts

Letter Values

= 9

LIGHT Scrabble FAQ

Is LIGHT a Scrabble word?: LIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is LIGHT worth in Scrabble?: LIGHT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIGHT?: LIGHT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIGHT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALIGHT, BLIGHT, FLIGHT, PLIGHT, SLIGHT, LIGHTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.