LIGHTENS
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of LIGHTENS
To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
"to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"
To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
"Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out."
To make light or lighter in weight.
To make less serious or more cheerful.
To descend; to light.
Examples of LIGHTENS in a Sentence
- "to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"
- "Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out."
Word Details
Is LIGHTENS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIGHTENS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LIGHTENS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LIGHTENS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | g | h | t | e | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIGHTENS
100 words from the letters in LIGHTENS
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How to Use LIGHTENS in Word Games
LIGHTENS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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