Is LIGHTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIGHTLY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIGHTLY mean?
- adverb
without good reason
“one cannot say such things lightly”
- adverb
with few burdens
“experienced travellers travel light”
- adverb
with little weight or force
“she kissed him lightly on the forehead”
- adverb
indulging with temperance
“we eat lightly in the morning”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
7
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 14 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 LIGHTLY
Single letters that turn LIGHTLY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from LIGHTLY
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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