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LIMELIGHT

/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Unscramble LIMELIGHT Find Scrabble words

Definition of LIMELIGHT

noun

A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.

noun

(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

verb

To illuminate with limelight

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is LIMELIGHT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: LIMELIGHT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LIMELIGHT

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

Letter limelight Total
Scrabble 113111241 15
WWF 214121331 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIMELIGHT

100 words from the letters in LIMELIGHT

7-letter words

ghillie 11/13 USUKWWF legitim 10/13 UK limelit 9/12 UK

6-letter words

gimlet 9/12 USUKWWF millet 8/11 USUKWWF gillie 7/10 USUKWWF illite 6/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

might 11/12 USUKWWF meith 10/10 UK eight 9/9 USUKWWF light 9/10 USUKWWF gimel 8/11 USUKWWF glime 8/11 USUKWWF lithe 8/8 USUKWWF illth 8/9 UK thill 8/9 USUKWWF mille 7/10 USUKWWF limit 7/9 USUKWWF gilet 6/8 UK legit 6/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

helm 9/10 USUKWWF meth 9/9 USUKWWF them 9/9 USUKWWF thig 8/8 UK elhi 7/7 USUKWWF heil 7/7 USUKWWF heli 7/7 UK hili 7/7 USUKWWF hell 7/8 USUKWWF hill 7/8 USUKWWF glim 7/10 USUKWWF hilt 7/7 USUKWWF lime 6/8 USUKWWF mile 6/8 USUKWWF mell 6/9 USUKWWF mill 6/9 USUKWWF emit 6/7 USUKWWF item 6/7 USUKWWF mite 6/7 USUKWWF time 6/7 USUKWWF melt 6/8 USUKWWF milt 6/8 USUKWWF glei 5/7 UK gill 5/8 USUKWWF gite 5/6 UK tige 5/6 UK gelt 5/7 USUKWWF gilt 5/7 USUKWWF lite 4/5 USUKWWF teil 4/5 UK tile 4/5 USUKWWF tell 4/6 USUKWWF lilt 4/6 USUKWWF till 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hem 8/8 USUKWWF meh 8/8 UK him 8/8 USUKWWF ghi 7/7 USUKWWF hie 6/5 USUKWWF gem 6/8 USUKWWF meg 6/8 UK mig 6/8 USUKWWF eth 6/5 USUKWWF het 6/5 USUKWWF the 6/5 USUKWWF hit 6/5 USUKWWF elm 5/7 USUKWWF lem 5/7 UK mel 5/7 USUKWWF mle 5/7 UK mil 5/7 USUKWWF met 5/6 USUKWWF gie 4/5 USUKWWF gel 4/6 USUKWWF leg 4/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK get 4/5 USUKWWF teg 4/5 USUKWWF git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF ell 3/5 USUKWWF ill 3/5 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF lit 3/4 USUKWWF til 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

hm 7/7 USWWF eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hi 5/4 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF lm 4/6 UK ge 3/4 UK el 2/3 USWWF

How to Use LIMELIGHT in Word Games

LIMELIGHT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About LIMELIGHT

What does LIMELIGHT mean?
LIMELIGHT is a noun. A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
Is LIMELIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIMELIGHT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIMELIGHT worth in Scrabble?
LIMELIGHT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIMELIGHT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LIMELIGHT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.