Lighten
Yes, lighten is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does lighten mean?
verb
- make more cheerful
the conversation lightened me up a bit
- reduce the weight on; make lighter
she lightened the load on the tired donkey
- become more cheerful
after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of lighten
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LIGHTEN.
Words you can make from lighten
Frequently asked questions
Is lighten a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Lighten 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 lighten worth in Scrabble?
Lighten is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does lighten mean?
Lighten means: make more cheerful.