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Words Containing LIGHTEN

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All Words Containing LIGHTEN 18 words

How often does LIGHTEN appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 18 words containing LIGHTEN. Most are 11 letters long, they average 15.4 points, the best is ENLIGHTENMENTS (20 points) and 33.3% end in S.

Total words
18
Most common length
11 letters
4 words
Average Scrabble score
15.4
out of 20 max
Longest word
UNENLIGHTENING
14 letters
Most common ending
S
33.3% of words

Words by length

Most common last letters

  • s 33.3%
  • d 22.2%
  • g 16.7%

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Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring word containing LIGHTEN

e 1n 1l 1i 1g 2h 4t 1e 1n 1m 3e 1n 1t 1s 1

E 1 + N 1 + L 1 + I 1 + G 2 + H 4 + T 1 + E 1 + N 1 + M 3 + E 1 + N 1 + T 1 + S 1 = 20 points

Double word
40 pts
Triple word
60 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

enlightenments

Form of enlightenment

  1. nouneducation that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
  2. noun(Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
  3. nouna movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine“the Enlightenment brought about many humanitarian reforms”
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Words Containing LIGHTEN FAQ

How many words containing LIGHTEN are there?

There are 18 words containing LIGHTEN in our combined English word list. The most common length is 11 letters, with 4 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing LIGHTEN?

ENLIGHTENMENTS is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ENLIGHTENMENT (19), UNENLIGHTENING (19), UNENLIGHTENED (18).

What are some common words containing LIGHTEN?

Everyday examples include ENLIGHTEN, ENLIGHTENMENT, ENLIGHTENS, LIGHTEN, ENLIGHTENING, ENLIGHTENED, UNENLIGHTENED, LIGHTENS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing LIGHTEN?

UNENLIGHTENING has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, ENLIGHTENMENT (13 letters) is the longest common one.