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ENLIGHTEN

/ənˈlaɪtn̩/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of ENLIGHTEN

verb

To supply with light.

"The sun enlightens the Earth."

verb

To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

Synonyms of ENLIGHTEN

Words with similar meaning

apprise inform notify illuminate illumine

Antonyms of ENLIGHTEN

Words with opposite meaning

endarken

Examples of ENLIGHTEN in a Sentence

  • "The sun enlightens the Earth."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is ENLIGHTEN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ENLIGHTEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ENLIGHTEN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ENLIGHTEN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter enlighten Total
Scrabble 111124111 13
WWF 122133112 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENLIGHTEN

100 words from the letters in ENLIGHTEN

8-letter words

lengthen 12/15 USUKWWF

7-letter words

heeling 11/13 USUKWWF theeing 11/12 UK lighten 11/13 USUKWWF henting 11/13 USUKWWF theelin 10/11 USUKWWF gentile 8/11 USUKWWF lenient 7/10 USUKWWF

6-letter words

length 10/12 USUKWWF theine 9/9 USUKWWF engine 7/10 USUKWWF ginnel 7/11 UK elegit 7/9 USUKWWF teeing 7/9 USUKWWF gentle 7/10 USUKWWF gentil 7/10 USUKWWF tingle 7/10 USUKWWF gennet 7/10 UK lenite 6/8 UK lenten 6/9 USUKWWF linnet 6/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

henge 9/10 UK ehing 9/10 UK hinge 9/10 USUKWWF neigh 9/10 USUKWWF eight 9/9 USUKWWF light 9/10 USUKWWF thegn 9/10 USUKWWF night 9/10 USUKWWF thing 9/10 USUKWWF lethe 8/8 USUKWWF lithe 8/8 USUKWWF thein 8/8 USUKWWF thine 8/8 USUKWWF ninth 8/9 USUKWWF liege 6/8 USUKWWF eigne 6/8 UK genie 6/8 USUKWWF ingle 6/9 USUKWWF ligne 6/9 UK gleet 6/8 USUKWWF gilet 6/8 UK legit 6/8 USUKWWF genet 6/8 USUKWWF tenge 6/8 UK tinge 6/8 USUKWWF glint 6/9 USUKWWF linen 5/8 USUKWWF elite 5/6 USUKWWF elint 5/7 USUKWWF inlet 5/7 USUKWWF intel 5/7 UK lenti 5/7 UK

4-letter words

ghee 8/8 USUKWWF hing 8/9 UK nigh 8/9 USUKWWF thig 8/8 UK heel 7/7 USUKWWF elhi 7/7 USUKWWF heil 7/7 USUKWWF heli 7/7 UK ethe 7/6 UK hete 7/6 UK thee 7/6 USUKWWF hilt 7/7 USUKWWF hent 7/7 USUKWWF then 7/7 USUKWWF hint 7/7 USUKWWF thin 7/7 USUKWWF glee 5/7 USUKWWF glei 5/7 UK gene 5/7 USUKWWF gien 5/7 USUKWWF glen 5/8 USUKWWF leng 5/8 UK ling 5/8 USWWF ginn 5/8 UK gite 5/6 UK tige 5/6 UK gelt 5/7 USUKWWF gilt 5/7 USUKWWF gent 5/7 USUKWWF ting 5/7 USUKWWF lien 4/6 USUKWWF line 4/6 USUKWWF nene 4/6 USUKWWF nine 4/6 USUKWWF linn 4/7 USUKWWF leet 4/5 USUKWWF teel 4/5 USUKWWF tele 4/5 USUKWWF lite 4/5 USUKWWF teil 4/5 UK tile 4/5 USUKWWF eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

How to Use ENLIGHTEN in Word Games

ENLIGHTEN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENLIGHTEN to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ENLIGHTEN

What does ENLIGHTEN mean?
ENLIGHTEN is a verb. To supply with light.
Is ENLIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENLIGHTEN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENLIGHTEN worth in Scrabble?
ENLIGHTEN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENLIGHTEN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ENLIGHTEN. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ENLIGHTEN?
Synonyms of ENLIGHTEN include: apprise, inform, notify, illuminate, illumine. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.