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Benighted

Yes, benighted is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does benighted mean?

adjective

  1. overtaken by night or darkness benighted (or nighted) travelers hurrying toward home
  2. lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture this benighted country

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for benighted

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of benighted

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BENIGHTED.

Words you can make from benighted

Unscramble BENIGHTED for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is benighted a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Benighted is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is benighted worth in Scrabble?

Benighted is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does benighted mean?

Benighted means: overtaken by night or darkness.