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LEGACY

/ˈleɪɡəsi/

6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

L 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
A 1/1
C 3/4
Y 4/3
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Definition of LEGACY

noun

Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

noun

Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

"John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment."

noun

The descendant of an alumnus.

"Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her."

adjective

Left over from the past; no longer current.

Synonyms of LEGACY

Words with similar meaning

heritage

Examples of LEGACY in a Sentence

  • "John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment."
  • "Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is LEGACY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: LEGACY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LEGACY

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

Letter legacy Total
Scrabble 112134 12
WWF 213143 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEGACY

54 words from the letters in LEGACY

5-letter words

cagey 11/12 USUKWWF lacey 10/11 USUKWWF lycea 10/11 USUKWWF agley 9/10 USUKWWF glace 8/11 USWWF

4-letter words

cagy 10/11 USUKWWF acyl 9/10 USUKWWF clay 9/10 USUKWWF lacy 9/10 USUKWWF lyce 9/10 UK agly 8/9 USUKWWF gyal 8/9 UK gley 8/9 USUKWWF cage 7/9 USUKWWF clag 7/10 USUKWWF glac 7/10 UK cleg 7/10 UK yale 7/7 UK alec 6/8 USUKWWF lace 6/8 USUKWWF egal 5/7 USUKWWF gale 5/7 USUKWWF geal 5/7 UK

3-letter words

cay 8/8 USUKWWF cly 8/9 UK gay 7/7 USUKWWF yag 7/7 UK gey 7/7 USUKWWF aye 6/5 USUKWWF yea 6/5 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ley 6/6 USUKWWF lye 6/6 USUKWWF ace 5/6 USUKWWF lac 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

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ye 5/4 USUKWWF ag 3/4 USUKWWF ge 3/4 UK ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF

How to Use LEGACY in Word Games

LEGACY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LEGACY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEGACY to find 54 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LEGACY

What does LEGACY mean?
LEGACY is a noun. Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
Is LEGACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEGACY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEGACY worth in Scrabble?
LEGACY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEGACY?
You can make 54 words from the letters in LEGACY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEGACY?
Synonyms of LEGACY include: heritage. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.