With LIG
150 words, 18 of them common · highest scoring is jacklight at 26 points
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About 9 Letter Words With LIG
There are 150 nine letter words containing LIG in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jacklight at 26 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 18 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ALIGNMENT, LIGAMENTS, OBLIGATED among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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9 Letter Words With LIG at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With LIG
- jacklight26
- backlight21
- highlight20
- skylights20
- booklight19
- flightily19
- lightwave19
- lightface18
Common 9 Letter Words With LIG
- alignment12
- delighted15
- enlighten13
- ligaments12
- malignant12
- negligent11
- religions10
- slightest13
9 Letter Words With LIG Defined
- alignmentNoun · 12 points
- arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions
- diligenceNoun · 13 points
- careful and persistent work or effort
- ligamentsNoun · 12 points
- a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint
- malignantAdjective · 12 points
- evil in nature or effect; malevolent
- obligatedVerb · 13 points
- require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty
- slightestAdjective · 13 points
- small in degree; inconsiderable
9 Letter Words With LIG: Questions
How many nine letter words containing LIG are there?
There are 150 nine letter words containing LIG in our dictionary, and 18 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing LIG?
JACKLIGHT is the highest scoring option at 26 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing LIG?
ALIGNMENT, LIGAMENTS, OBLIGATED are among the most familiar nine letter words containing LIG. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing LIG valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.