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LANTERN

/ˈlæn.tən/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
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N 1/2

Definition of LANTERN

noun

A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

noun

Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).

noun

An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.

verb

To furnish with a lantern.

"to lantern a lighthouse"

Examples of LANTERN in a Sentence

  • "to lantern a lighthouse"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is LANTERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LANTERN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for LANTERN

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

Letter lantern Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 2121112 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LANTERN

100 words from the letters in LANTERN

How to Use LANTERN in Word Games

LANTERN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LANTERN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LANTERN

What does LANTERN mean?
LANTERN is a noun. A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
Is LANTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LANTERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LANTERN worth in Scrabble?
LANTERN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LANTERN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LANTERN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.