Highlight
Yes, highlight is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does highlight mean?
noun
- the most interesting or memorable part
the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican
- an area of lightness in a picture
verb
- move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
- apply a highlighter to one's cheeks or eyebrows in order to make them more prominent
highlight the area above your eyebrows
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for highlight
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of highlight
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HIGHLIGHT.
Words you can make from highlight
Frequently asked questions
Is highlight a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Highlight 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 highlight worth in Scrabble?
Highlight is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does highlight mean?
Highlight means: the most interesting or memorable part.