NIGHT
/naɪt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of NIGHT
The period between sunset and sunrise, when a location faces far away from the sun, thus when the sky is dark.
"How do you sleep at night when you attack your kids like that!?"
(Astronomy) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.
(Legal) Often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
To spend a night (in a place), to overnight.
Ellipsis of good night
"Night, y'all! Thanks for a great evening!"
Synonyms of NIGHT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of NIGHT in a Sentence
- "How do you sleep at night when you attack your kids like that!?"
- "Night, y'all! Thanks for a great evening!"
Word Details
Is NIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NIGHT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIGHT
20 words from the letters in NIGHT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NIGHT in Word Games
NIGHT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NIGHT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NIGHT to find 20 additional valid words.