KNIGHT
/naɪt/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of KNIGHT
A young servant or follower; a trained military attendant in service of a lord.
A minor nobleman with an honourable military rank who had served as a page and squire.
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
"King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table"
To confer knighthood upon.
"The king knighted the young squire."
To promote (a pawn) to a knight.
Examples of KNIGHT in a Sentence
- "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table"
- "The king knighted the young squire."
Word Details
Is KNIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KNIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: KNIGHT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for KNIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | n | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KNIGHT
32 words from the letters in KNIGHT
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How to Use KNIGHT in Word Games
KNIGHT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, KNIGHT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KNIGHT to find 32 additional valid words.