How many points is PLIGHTED worth in Scrabble?

PLIGHTED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLIGHTED?

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

Can you add a letter to PLIGHTED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLIGHTED

15 pts

PLIGHTED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PLIGHTED is a verb form of plight. PLIGHT means "to promise or bind by a solemn pledge".

Meaning & examples

verb

To expose to risk; to pledge.
Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.
To promise (oneself) to someone, or to do something.

verb

To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLIGHTED is a verb form of plight. PLIGHT means "to promise or bind by a solemn pledge".

In a sentence: "They plighted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PLIGHTED. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLIGHT12 pts

Front hooks

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

UPLIGHTED16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

PLIGHTED Scrabble FAQ

Is PLIGHTED a Scrabble word?: PLIGHTED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PLIGHTED mean?: PLIGHTED is a verb form of plight. PLIGHT means "to promise or bind by a solemn pledge".
How do you use PLIGHTED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They plighted."
How many points is PLIGHTED worth in Scrabble?: PLIGHTED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLIGHTED?: PLIGHTED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLIGHTED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UPLIGHTED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.