Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

ILLICIT

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

I 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of ILLICIT

noun

A banned or unlawful item.

adjective

Not approved by law, but not invalid.

adjective

Breaking social norms.

adjective

Unlawful.

Synonyms of ILLICIT

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is ILLICIT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ILLICIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for ILLICIT

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

Letter illicit Total
Scrabble 1111311 9
WWF 1221411 12

Anagrams of ILLICIT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ILLICIT

13 words from the letters in ILLICIT

How to Use ILLICIT in Word Games

ILLICIT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ILLICIT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ILLICIT to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ILLICIT

What does ILLICIT mean?
ILLICIT is a noun. A banned or unlawful item.
Is ILLICIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ILLICIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ILLICIT worth in Scrabble?
ILLICIT is worth 9 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 ILLICIT?
You can make 13 words from the letters in ILLICIT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ILLICIT?
Synonyms of ILLICIT include: criminal, illegal, illegitimate, prohibited, unlawful. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ILLICIT?
The anagrams of ILLICIT (words using the exact same letters) are: ILLITIC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.