LEG
/leɪɡ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LEG
A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion.
"{{ux|en|Insects have six legs.}"
In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
"Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches."
The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.
To remove the legs from an animal carcass.
To build legs onto a platform or stage for support.
To put a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking
"Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body."
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
Examples of LEG in a Sentence
- "{{ux|en|Insects have six legs.}"
- "Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches."
- "Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body."
Word Details
Is LEG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LEG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LEG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEG
3 words from the letters in LEG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LEG in Word Games
LEG is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LEG is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEG to find 3 additional valid words.