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Is LIGHTWEIGHT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIGHTWEIGHT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LIGHTWEIGHT mean?

  1. noun

    a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds

  2. adjective

    weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use

    “a lightweight fabric”

  3. noun

    someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

  4. noun

    an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

11

Letters

L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) + W (4) + E (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) = 22 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 LIGHTWEIGHT

Single letters that turn LIGHTWEIGHT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

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