ILLITERACY
/ɪˈlɪt(ʃ)ɹəsi/
10 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ILLITERACY
The inability to read and write.
"Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country."
The portion of a population unable to read and write, generally given as a percentage.
A word, phrase or grammatical turn thought to be characteristic of an illiterate person.
Examples of ILLITERACY in a Sentence
- "Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country."
Word Details
Is ILLITERACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ILLITERACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ILLITERACY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ILLITERACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | l | l | i | t | e | r | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ILLITERACY
100 words from the letters in ILLITERACY
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How to Use ILLITERACY in Word Games
ILLITERACY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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