Is LIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIGHT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIGHT mean?
- noun
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
“the light was filtered through a soft glass window”
- noun
any device serving as a source of illumination
“he stopped the car and turned off the lights”
- adjective
of comparatively little physical weight or density
“a light load”
- noun
a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
“although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LIGHT
Single letters that turn LIGHT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LIGHT
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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