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LIGHTENING

10 letters · 3 syllables

L 1/2
I 1/1
G 2/3
H 4/3
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of LIGHTENING

LIGHTENING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is LIGHTENING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: LIGHTENING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LIGHTENING

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

Letter lightening Total
Scrabble 1124111112 15
WWF 2133112123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIGHTENING

100 words from the letters in LIGHTENING

How to Use LIGHTENING in Word Games

LIGHTENING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LIGHTENING

What does LIGHTENING mean?
LIGHTENING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LIGHTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIGHTENING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIGHTENING worth in Scrabble?
LIGHTENING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIGHTENING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LIGHTENING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.