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LIGHTER

/ˈlaɪtə/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun, verb

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

Definition of LIGHTER

adjective

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

"The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."

adjective

Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.

"She had light skin."

adjective

(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.

"I like my coffee light."

adjective

Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.

"a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons"

adjective

Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.

"feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water"

adjective

Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard or proper amount; clipped or diminished.

"to issue light coin"

noun

One who, or that which, lights.

"a lighter of lamps"

noun

A small, reusable handheld device for creating fire, especially for lighting cigarettes.

"Cigarette in mouth, he clutched his pockets in search of a lighter."

Synonyms of LIGHTER

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of LIGHTER

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LIGHTER in a Sentence

  • "The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
  • "She had light skin."
  • "I like my coffee light."
  • "a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is LIGHTER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LIGHTER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for LIGHTER

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

Letter lighter Total
Scrabble 1124111 11
WWF 2133111 12

Anagrams of LIGHTER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIGHTER

98 words from the letters in LIGHTER

How to Use LIGHTER in Word Games

LIGHTER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LIGHTER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIGHTER to find 98 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIGHTER

What does LIGHTER mean?
LIGHTER is a adjective. Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
Is LIGHTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIGHTER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIGHTER worth in Scrabble?
LIGHTER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIGHTER?
You can make 98 words from the letters in LIGHTER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LIGHTER?
Synonyms of LIGHTER include: bright, lightful, pale, cream, milk, white. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LIGHTER?
The anagrams of LIGHTER (words using the exact same letters) are: RELIGHT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.