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LEGAL

5 letters · 2 syllables

L 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
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Definition of LEGAL

LEGAL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 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
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
9
points

Is LEGAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: LEGAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LEGAL

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

Letter legal Total
Scrabble 11211 6
WWF 21312 9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEGAL

23 words from the letters in LEGAL

4-letter words

egal 5/7 USUKWWF gale 5/7 USUKWWF geal 5/7 UK gall 5/8 USUKWWF alle 4/6 UK leal 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

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 all 3/5 USUKWWF ell 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

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 LEGAL in Word Games

LEGAL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LEGAL 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 LEGAL to find 23 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LEGAL

What does LEGAL mean?
LEGAL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LEGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEGAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEGAL worth in Scrabble?
LEGAL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEGAL?
You can make 23 words from the letters in LEGAL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.