1verb
introduce light into
“This lamp lightens the room a bit”
01 Word definition
illuminate
10 letters · 5 vowels · 5 consonants
Is ILLUMINATE a word?
Yes. ILLUMINATE is a 10-letter verb. introduce light into Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
I-L-L-U-M-I-N-A-T-EHow do you spell ILLUMINATE?
ILLUMINATE contains 10 letters, begins with I, and ends with E.
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2verb
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lightillumeilluminelight upclearclear upshed light oncrystallizecrystallisecrystalize
02 Letter breakdown
How is ILLUMINATE spelled?
I1L2L3U4M5I6N7A8T9E10
03 Word-game status
Can you play ILLUMINATE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About ILLUMINATE.
How do you spell ILLUMINATE?
ILLUMINATE is spelled I-L-L-U-M-I-N-A-T-E. It contains 10 letters.