MOONLIGHT
/ˈmunˌlaɪt/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MOONLIGHT
(sometimes attributive) The light reflected from the Moon.
To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.
(by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.
(by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.
Word Details
Is MOONLIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOONLIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MOONLIGHT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MOONLIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | o | n | l | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOONLIGHT
100 words from the letters in MOONLIGHT
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How to Use MOONLIGHT in Word Games
MOONLIGHT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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