How many points is ENLIGHTENING worth in Scrabble?

ENLIGHTENING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENLIGHTENING?

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

Scrabble

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ENLIGHTENING

17 pts

ENLIGHTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ENLIGHTENING is a verb form of enlighten. ENLIGHTEN means "give information to".

Meaning & examples

verb

To supply with light.
Example: The sun enlightens the Earth.
To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

Synonyms: apprise, inform, notify, illuminate, illumine

Antonyms: endarken

adjective

Serving to enlighten.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENLIGHTENING is a verb form of enlighten. ENLIGHTEN means "give information to".

In a sentence: "They enlightening."

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Base words

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ENLIGHTEN13 pts

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Letter Values

= 17

ENLIGHTENING Scrabble FAQ

Is ENLIGHTENING a Scrabble word?: ENLIGHTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ENLIGHTENING mean?: ENLIGHTENING is a verb form of enlighten. ENLIGHTEN means "give information to".
How do you use ENLIGHTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They enlightening."
How many points is ENLIGHTENING worth in Scrabble?: ENLIGHTENING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENLIGHTENING?: ENLIGHTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).