How many points is GLITTER worth in Scrabble?

GLITTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GLITTER?

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

Can you add a letter to GLITTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GLITTER

8 pts

GLITTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. GLITTER is a verb form of sparkle. SPARKLE means "to give off or reflect flashes of light".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪtɚ/

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noun

A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.
Glitz.

verb

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
Example: a glittering sword
To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.
Example: the glittering scenes of a court

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GLITTER is a verb form of sparkle. SPARKLE means "to give off or reflect flashes of light".

In a sentence: "They glitter."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GLITTER. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SPARKLE13 pts

Word forms

Related words

GLITTERINGLY17 pts

Front hooks

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

AGLITTER9 pts

Back hooks

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

GLITTERY12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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GLITTER Scrabble FAQ

Is GLITTER a Scrabble word?: GLITTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does GLITTER mean?: GLITTER is a verb form of sparkle. SPARKLE means "to give off or reflect flashes of light".
How do you use GLITTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They glitter."
How many points is GLITTER worth in Scrabble?: GLITTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GLITTER?: GLITTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GLITTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AGLITTER, GLITTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.