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Lightening

Yes, lightening is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does lightening mean?

noun

  1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
  2. changing to a lighter color

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lightening

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of lightening

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LIGHTENING.

Words you can make from lightening

Unscramble LIGHTENING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is lightening a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lightening 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 lightening worth in Scrabble?

Lightening is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lightening mean?

Lightening means: descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped.