LIGHT
/lʌɪt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of LIGHT
Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
A source of illumination.
"Put that light out!"
Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
"Can you throw any light on this problem?"
To start (a fire).
"We lit the fire to get some heat."
To set fire to; to set burning.
"She lit her last match."
To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
"I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
"The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
"She had light skin."
Synonyms of LIGHT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LIGHT in a Sentence
- "As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
- "Put that light out!"
- "Can you throw any light on this problem?"
- "We lit the fire to get some heat."
Word Details
Is LIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LIGHT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIGHT
14 words from the letters in LIGHT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIGHT in Word Games
LIGHT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LIGHT 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 LIGHT to find 14 additional valid words.