How many points is BLIGHT worth in Scrabble?

BLIGHT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLIGHT?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLIGHTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

BLIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BLIGHT means "to cause decay".

/blaɪt/

Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.

To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
To suffer blight.
Example: This vine never blights.
To spoil or ruin (something).
Example: Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cause decay

In a sentence: "They blight."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BLIGHT. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is BLIGHT a Scrabble word?: BLIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does BLIGHT mean?: to cause decay
How do you use BLIGHT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They blight."
How many points is BLIGHT worth in Scrabble?: BLIGHT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLIGHT?: BLIGHT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BLIGHT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLIGHTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.