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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLIGHTS, BLIGHTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

BLIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BLIGHT means "person or thing that spoils or prevents growth".

/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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person or thing that spoils or prevents growth

In a sentence: "The blight is noted."

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

Add one letter after BLIGHT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BLIGHT mean?: person or thing that spoils or prevents growth
How do you use BLIGHT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The blight is noted."
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLIGHTS, BLIGHTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.