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Enlightens
e 1n 1l 1i 1g 2h 4t 1e 1n 1s 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 10 letters · Very common · third-person singular form of enlighten
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does enlightens mean?
verb
make understand
“Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal”
Synonymsedify
give spiritual insight to; in religion
Synonymsirradiate
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
Synonymsclearclear upshed light oncrystallizecrystallise
Definitions shown for enlighten, the base form of enlightens.
Is ENLIGHTENS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ENLIGHTENS worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ENLIGHTENS
Best shorter words top 30 of 498
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See all 498 words made from ENLIGHTENS Words that end like ENLIGHTENS
Common words that share the ending -ENS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ENS Enlightens: quick answers
Is ENLIGHTENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ENLIGHTENS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ENLIGHTENS worth?
ENLIGHTENS scores 14 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does enlightens mean?
enlightens is the third-person singular form of enlighten, which means “make understand”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ENLIGHTENS?
You can make 498 shorter words from ENLIGHTENS, such as ENLIGHTEN, LENGTHENS, ENLIGHTS, HEELINGS. See the full list.