Dictionary
Lightbulb
l 1i 1g 2h 4t 1b 3u 1l 1b 3
About 2 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does lightbulb mean?
noun
electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
Synonymslight bulbbulbincandescent lampelectric light
Is LIGHTBULB 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 LIGHTBULB worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LIGHTBULB
Hooks for LIGHTBULB
Add one letter to the front or back of LIGHTBULB to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like LIGHTBULB
Common words that share the ending -ULB, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ULBLightbulb: quick answers
Is LIGHTBULB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LIGHTBULB is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LIGHTBULB worth?
LIGHTBULB scores 17 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does lightbulb mean?
As a noun, lightbulb means “electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity”.
What words can you make with the letters in LIGHTBULB?
You can make 70 shorter words from LIGHTBULB, such as BILLBUG, BLIGHT, BIGHT, BULBIL. See the full list.