Scrabble Dictionary

Use our scrabble dictionary lookup to check if your word can be played in scrabble.

Yes, light is playable

...and is worth 10 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Light" Definition

noun

A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon or traffic signal.
A person who inspires or is adored by another: My daughter is the light of my life.
A prominent or distinguished person; a luminary: one of the leading lights of the theater.
A source of fire, such as a match or cigarette lighter.
A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture: Turn out the lights when you leave.

adjective

Carrying little equipment or armament: light cavalry; light tanks.
Characterized by frivolity; silly or trivial.
Characterized by or filled with light; bright: a room that is light when the shutters are open.
Consuming or using relatively moderate amounts; abstemious: a light eater; a light smoker.
Containing a relatively small amount of a potentially harmful ingredient, such as alcohol, fat, or sodium: light beer; light mayonnaise.

idiom

Go light on To treat casually or gingerly.
In (the) light of In consideration of; in relationship to.
Light a fire under To urge or move to action.
Light at the end of the tunnel The prospect of success, relief, or escape after strenuous effort.

adverb

In a light manner; lightly.
With little weight and few burdens: traveling light.
With little baggage.

phrasal-verb

Light into Informal To attack verbally or physically; assail.
Light out Informal To leave hastily; run off.
Light up To become or cause to become animated or cheerful.
Light up To start smoking a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

We love the game of Scrabble®, which is why we created Free Scrabble Dictionary - a simple lookup tool to check if the word you want to play is valid in the game of Scrabble®. At the top of every page, you can enter your word and click "Search Dictionary." We'll let you know whether your word is playable and provide a few definitions as well.