ALIGHT
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈlaɪt//
verb
- (transitive, also figuratively, obsolete) To make less heavy; to lighten; to alleviate, to relieve.
- (intransitive)"He alighted from his horse."
- (intransitive)"A flying bird alights upon a tree."
- (intransitive)
adj
- (figuratively) Aglow with activity or emotion."Her face was alight with happiness."
adv
- (also figuratively) Chiefly in set alight: in flames, on fire; aflame."Each chapel had its saintly shrine, hung around with offerings; its picture above the altar, although closely veiled, if by any painter of renown; and its hallowed tapers, burning continually, to set alight the devotion of the worshippers."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ALIGHT'?
The word ALIGHT is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
I1
G2
H4
T1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALIGHT'?
The word ALIGHT is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
I1
G3
H3
T1
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.