Light
/lʌɪt/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Light
noun
- Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
- A source of illumination.
"Put that light out!"
- Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
"Can you throw any light on this problem?"
- (in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
"Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement."
Anagrams of Light
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
l1
i1
g2
h4
t1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Light
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Light"
Light is a 5-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Light" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "light" is a low-scoring word.