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LIT

/ˈlɪt/

3 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective, noun

L 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of LIT

verb

To start (a fire).

"We lit the fire to get some heat."

verb

To set fire to; to set burning.

"She lit her last match."

verb

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."

verb

To find by chance.

"I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."

verb

To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice

verb

To alight; to land or come down.

"She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet."

verb

To run or light (alight).

adjective

Illuminated.

"He walked down the lit corridor."

Antonyms of LIT

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LIT in a Sentence

  • "We lit the fire to get some heat."
  • "She lit her last match."
  • "I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."
  • "I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
3
points
WWF
4
points

Is LIT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 3 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 3 pts Words With Friends — 4 pts

Tip: Short words like LIT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LIT

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

Letter lit Total
Scrabble 111 3
WWF 211 4

Anagrams of LIT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIT

4 words from the letters in LIT

How to Use LIT in Word Games

LIT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LIT is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIT to find 4 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIT

What does LIT mean?
LIT is a verb. To start (a fire).
Is LIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIT worth in Scrabble?
LIT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LIT?
You can make 4 words from the letters in LIT. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LIT?
Synonyms of LIT include: catch fire, conflagrate, ignite, kindle, illuminate, light up. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LIT?
The anagrams of LIT (words using the exact same letters) are: TIL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.