How many points is LIGHTER worth in Scrabble?

LIGHTER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIGHTER?

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

Can you add a letter to LIGHTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIGHTER

11 pts

LIGHTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. LIGHTER means "light, having little weight".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

light, having little weight

In a sentence: "It is lighter."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LIGHTER. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LIGHT9 pts

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

LIGHTERS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

LIGHTER Scrabble FAQ

Is LIGHTER a Scrabble word?: LIGHTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does LIGHTER mean?: light, having little weight
How do you use LIGHTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is lighter."
How many points is LIGHTER worth in Scrabble?: LIGHTER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIGHTER?: LIGHTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIGHTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLIGHTER, PLIGHTER, SLIGHTER, LIGHTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.