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LITE

/laɪt/

4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points

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I 1
T 1
E 1

Meaning of LITE

noun
  1. Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
    "As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
  2. A source of illumination.
    "Put that light out!"
adjective
  1. Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
    "The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
  2. Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
    "She had light skin."
noun
  1. A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
  2. See lights.
adjective
  1. Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
    "a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons"
  2. Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
    "feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water"
adjective
  1. Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
    "His lite dinner consisted of crackers, some broccoli and a salad with lite ranch dressing."
  2. Lightweight
noun
  1. A little, bit.
adjective
  1. Few; little
noun
  1. The act of waiting; a wait.
verb
  1. To expect; wait.
  2. To rely.
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Anagrams of LITE

tile4

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About the word LITE

Is "LITE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LITE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LITE" worth?

In Scrabble, "LITE" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.

What does "LITE" mean?

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

What are the anagrams of "LITE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LITE: TILE.