Lightning
Yes, lightning is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does lightning mean?
noun
- abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
- the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of lightning
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LIGHTNING.
Words you can make from lightning
Frequently asked questions
Is lightning a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Lightning 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 lightning worth in Scrabble?
Lightning is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does lightning mean?
Lightning means: abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light.