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Illuminate

Yes, illuminate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does illuminate mean?

verb

  1. make lighter or brighter This lamp lightens the room a bit
  2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear Could you clarify these remarks?
  3. add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for illuminate

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants5 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of illuminate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ILLUMINATE.

Words you can make from illuminate

Unscramble ILLUMINATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is illuminate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Illuminate 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 illuminate worth in Scrabble?

Illuminate is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does illuminate mean?

Illuminate means: make lighter or brighter.