BLIGHT
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //blaɪt//
noun
- (phytopathology)"Proceed, inhuman Parent in thy Scorn; / Root up my Trees, vvith Blites deſtroy my Corn; / My Vineyards Ruin, and my Sheepfolds burn."
- (phytopathology)
- (by extension)"And the youth stood by thy side and whispered to thee; and from his lips there came a reeking smoke, and in that smoke as in a blight the wings withered up."
- (by extension)
verb
- (transitive)"But if it happens, as ſometimes it does, that this Vapour bears up along vvith it any noxious mineral Steams, it then blasts Vegetables, eſpecially thoſe vvhich are more young and tender: blights Corn and Fruits: and is ſometimes injurious even to Men vvho chance to be then abroad in the Fields."
- (transitive)"[B]lighted be the tongue / That names thy name without the honour due!"
- (transitive)"Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects."
- (intransitive) Of a plant: to suffer blight (noun sense 1.1)."This vine never blights."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'BLIGHT'?
The word BLIGHT is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
B3
L1
I1
G2
H4
T1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BLIGHT'?
The word BLIGHT is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
B4
L2
I1
G3
H3
T1
Total: 14 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.