Spotlight
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a particular place or person, especially in a theatre. Metaphorically refers to public attention or focus on someone or something.
“The scandal thrust the politician into the unwelcome spotlight.”
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Contains common letters O, I and valuable P
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Worth 14 points base; compound word with valuable P
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