How many points is LIGHTNESS worth in Scrabble?

LIGHTNESS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIGHTNESS?

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

Can you add a letter to LIGHTNESS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIGHTNESS

13 pts

LIGHTNESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. LIGHTNESS means "the quality of being light. LIGHT means "having little weight".".

Meaning & examples

noun

The condition of being illuminated
The relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
The product of being illuminated.

noun

The state of having little weight, or little force.
Agility of movement.
Freedom from worry.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the quality of being light. LIGHT means "having little weight".

In a sentence: "The lightness is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LIGHTNESS. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LIGHT9 pts

Word forms

LIGHTNESSES15 pts

Front hooks

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

SLIGHTNESS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

LIGHTNESS Scrabble FAQ

Is LIGHTNESS a Scrabble word?: LIGHTNESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does LIGHTNESS mean?: the quality of being light. LIGHT means "having little weight".
How do you use LIGHTNESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lightness is noted."
How many points is LIGHTNESS worth in Scrabble?: LIGHTNESS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIGHTNESS?: LIGHTNESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIGHTNESS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SLIGHTNESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.