LANTERN is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. LANTERN is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept LANTERN?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 49 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LANTERN is to know. It scores 7 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 7.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LANTERN
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
lanternsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How LANTERN scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in LANTERN, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| n | 2 | 6 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 68,620.
What does LANTERN mean in Scrabble?
noun
A portable lamp with a transparent case that shields the flame or bulb.
In architecture a lantern is also a glazed tower on a roof or dome that lets daylight in. Paper versions are common at festivals.
How LANTERN is used
Everyday noun with an architectural sense.
- He carried a lantern down the cellar steps.
- Paper lanterns hung over the street.
- The dome is crowned with a glass lantern.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of LANTERN and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with LANTERN
5 longer words begin with LANTERN.
Shorter words from the letters in LANTERN
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Common questions about LANTERN
- Is LANTERN valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LANTERN, where it scores 10 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LANTERN worth?
- LANTERN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
- What does LANTERN mean?
- A portable lamp with a transparent case that shields the flame or bulb.
- What letters can be added to LANTERN?
- LANTERN takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of LANTERN:
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