Lighten
/ˈlaɪ.tən/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Lighten
verb
- To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
"to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"
- To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
- To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
- To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
- To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.
Anagrams of Lighten
Letter Values
l1
i1
g2
h4
t1
e1
n1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lighten
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 "Lighten"
Lighten is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Lighten" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lighten" is a medium-scoring word.