Word: BLIGHT
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Definition of BLIGHT
- Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
- The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
- (by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
- To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
- To suffer blight.
"This vine never blights."
- To spoil or ruin (something).
"Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "blight", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "blight" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLIGHT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BLIGHT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BLIGHT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the blight effect
- # master of blight
- # playing with blight
- # in terms of blight
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