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ILLEGAL

7 letters · 3 syllables

I 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of ILLEGAL

ILLEGAL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
12
points

Is ILLEGAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ILLEGAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ILLEGAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for ILLEGAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter illegal Total
Scrabble 1111211 8
WWF 1221312 12

How to Use ILLEGAL in Word Games

ILLEGAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ILLEGAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ILLEGAL to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ILLEGAL

What does ILLEGAL mean?
ILLEGAL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ILLEGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ILLEGAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ILLEGAL worth in Scrabble?
ILLEGAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ILLEGAL?
You can make 43 words from the letters in ILLEGAL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.