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LEGATO

/ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/

6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adverb

L 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
A 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1

Definition of LEGATO

noun

A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

adverb

Smoothly, in a connected manner.

"Play this passage legato, not portato."

Antonyms of LEGATO

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LEGATO in a Sentence

  • "Play this passage legato, not portato."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is LEGATO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for LEGATO

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

Letter legato Total
Scrabble 112111 7
WWF 213111 9

Anagrams of LEGATO

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use LEGATO in Word Games

LEGATO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LEGATO 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 LEGATO to find 84 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEGATO

What does LEGATO mean?
LEGATO is a noun. A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.
Is LEGATO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEGATO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEGATO worth in Scrabble?
LEGATO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEGATO?
You can make 84 words from the letters in LEGATO. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LEGATO?
The anagrams of LEGATO (words using the exact same letters) are: GELATO. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.