BLACKLEG
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
B
3/4
L
1/2
A
1/1
C
3/4
K
5/5
L
1/2
E
1/1
G
2/3
Definition of BLACKLEG
noun
A person who takes the place of striking workers; a scab.
noun
A person who cheats in a game; a cheater.
noun
A notorious gambler.
verb
To continue working whilst fellow workers strike.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points
Is BLACKLEG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLACKLEG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 22 pts
Tip: BLACKLEG uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLACKLEG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | a | c | k | l | e | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLACKLEG
90 words from the letters in BLACKLEG
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
back
12/14
USUKWWF
beck
12/14
USUKWWF
geck
11/13
USUKWWF
bake
10/11
USUKWWF
beak
10/11
USUKWWF
cake
10/11
USUKWWF
balk
10/12
USUKWWF
calk
10/12
USUKWWF
kcal
10/12
UK
lack
10/12
USUKWWF
kale
8/9
USUKWWF
lake
8/9
USUKWWF
leak
8/9
USUKWWF
kell
8/10
UK
cage
7/9
USUKWWF
blag
7/10
UK
clag
7/10
USUKWWF
glac
7/10
UK
cleg
7/10
UK
able
6/8
USUKWWF
albe
6/8
UK
bael
6/8
UK
bale
6/8
USUKWWF
blae
6/8
USUKWWF
alec
6/8
USUKWWF
lace
6/8
USUKWWF
ball
6/9
USUKWWF
call
6/9
USUKWWF
bell
6/9
USUKWWF
cell
6/9
USUKWWF
egal
5/7
USUKWWF
gale
5/7
USUKWWF
geal
5/7
UK
gall
5/8
USUKWWF
alle
4/6
UK
leal
4/6
USUKWWF
3-letter words
kab
9/10
USUKWWF
keg
8/9
USUKWWF
cab
7/9
USUKWWF
ake
7/7
UK
kae
7/7
USUKWWF
kea
7/7
USUKWWF
elk
7/8
USUKWWF
lek
7/8
USUKWWF
bag
6/8
USUKWWF
gab
6/8
USUKWWF
beg
6/8
USUKWWF
ace
5/6
USUKWWF
alb
5/7
USUKWWF
bal
5/7
USWWF
lab
5/7
USUKWWF
lac
5/7
USUKWWF
bel
5/7
USUKWWF
cel
5/7
USUKWWF
age
4/5
USUKWWF
gae
4/5
USUKWWF
gal
4/6
USUKWWF
lag
4/6
USUKWWF
gel
4/6
USUKWWF
leg
4/6
USUKWWF
ale
3/4
USUKWWF
ela
3/4
UK
lea
3/4
USUKWWF
all
3/5
USUKWWF
ell
3/5
USUKWWF
How to Use BLACKLEG in Word Games
BLACKLEG is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BLACKLEG to find 90 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BLACKLEG
What does BLACKLEG mean?
BLACKLEG is a noun. A person who takes the place of striking workers; a scab.
Is BLACKLEG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BLACKLEG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BLACKLEG worth in Scrabble?
BLACKLEG is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BLACKLEG?
You can make 90 words from the letters in BLACKLEG. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BLACKLEG?
Synonyms of BLACKLEG include: scalie, strikebreaker. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.