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Updated June 2026
Equipment for producing light; the arrangement or quality of lights used in a space. Can also refer to the act of igniting or illuminating something.
“The theatre's lighting design created a dramatic atmosphere for the performance.”
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
light·ing
Three vowels I-I; -ING ending with GHT cluster
Worth 12 points; the GH combination adds strategic value
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