ALIGHTING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ALIGHTING
(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
"He alighted from his horse."
(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
"A flying bird alights on a tree."
(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
To light; light up; illuminate.
To set light to; light.
The act of one who alights.
Examples of ALIGHTING in a Sentence
- "He alighted from his horse."
- "A flying bird alights on a tree."
Word Details
Is ALIGHTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALIGHTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALIGHTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALIGHTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | i | g | h | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALIGHTING
100 words from the letters in ALIGHTING
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How to Use ALIGHTING in Word Games
ALIGHTING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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