Is PLIGHTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLIGHTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PLIGHTING mean?
Plighting is a form of PLIGHT.
- noun
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
“finds himself in a most awkward predicament”
- noun
a solemn pledge of fidelity
- verb
give to in marriage
- verb
promise solemnly and formally
“I pledge that I will honor my wife”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
9
Letters
P (3) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 PLIGHTING
Single letters that turn PLIGHTING 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 PLIGHTING
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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