limelight
NOUN
/laɪm,laɪt/
9 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L
limelight is a valid 9-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1I1M3E1L1I1G2H4T1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does limelight mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A focus of public attention.
“he enjoyed being in the limelight”
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2
A lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting.
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