Words That Start With LIGHT

There are over 96 words that begin with LIGHT in English. From 5-letter words to 15-letter entries, find LIGHT-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with LIGHT.

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5-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 5-letter LIGHT-words:

light

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6-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 6-letter LIGHT-words:

lights

lighty

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7-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 7-letter LIGHT-words:

lighter

lighted

lighten

lightly

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8-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 8-letter LIGHT-words:

lighting

lightbox

lightens

lighters

lightest

lightful

lightgun

lighties

lightish

lightpen

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9-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 9-letter LIGHT-words:

lightning

lightbulb

lightened

lightener

lightered

lightface

lightfast

lightguns

lightings

lightlied

lightlies

lightness

lightpens

lightship

lightshow

lightsome

lightwave

lightwell

lightwood

lightyear

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10-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 10-letter LIGHT-words:

lightboxes

lighteners

lightening

lighterage

lightering

lighterman

lightermen

lightfaces

lighthouse

lightlying

lightplane

lightproof

lightsaber

lightshows

lightspeed

lightstick

lighttoned

lighttower

lightwater

lightwells

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11-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 11-letter LIGHT-words:

lightweight

lightenings

lighterages

lightfooted

lightheaded

lighthouses

lightkeeper

lightminded

lightnesses

lightninged

lightplanes

lightsabers

lightsabres

lightsomely

lightspeeds

lightsticks

lighttowers

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12-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 12-letter LIGHT-words:

lighthearted

lightkeepers

lightweights

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13-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 13-letter LIGHT-words:

lightcoloured

lightfastness

lighthouseman

lighthousemen

lightsomeness

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14-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 14-letter LIGHT-words:

lightheartedly

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15-Letter Words Starting With LIGHT

Common 15-letter LIGHT-words:

lightfastnesses

lightheadedness

lightmindedness

lightsomenesses

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96 Common Words Starting with LIGHT

Most Common Length
10
(28 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
16.9
(out of 25)
Most Common Ending
s
(40%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LIGHT?

25 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LIGHT is lightheartedly with a total of 25 points.

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I 1
G 2
H 4
T 1
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E 1
A 1
R 1
T 1
E 1
D 2
L 1
Y 4

Words that begin with LIGHT are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in LIGHT and words with LIGHT. Try our five letter words starting with LIGHT page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With LIGHT

  • How many words starting with LIGHT are in the English dictionary?

    There are 96 words in the English dictionary that start with LIGHT, and most of them are 10 letters long (28 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with LIGHT?

    The longest word starting with LIGHT is "lightsomenesses" at 15 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "lightweight" is the longest common word starting with LIGHT.

  • Are there any rare words starting with LIGHT worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "lightbox", "lightheartedly", "lighthousemen", "lighthouseman" start with LIGHT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "lightheartedly" is worth 25 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with LIGHT?

    Most words starting with LIGHT are 10 letters long, including everyday words like "lightboxes", "lighteners", "lightening", "lighterage", "lightering".