LEGITIMACY
/ləˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
10 letters · 5 syllables · noun
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E
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I
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M
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A
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C
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Y
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Definition of LEGITIMACY
noun
The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
noun
Lawfulness of birth or origin; directness of descent as affecting the royal succession.
Word Details
Letters
10
Syllables
5
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points
Is LEGITIMACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEGITIMACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts
Words With Friends — 21 pts
Tip: LEGITIMACY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LEGITIMACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | g | i | t | i | m | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEGITIMACY
100 words from the letters in LEGITIMACY
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
amylic
13/15
USUKWWF
etymic
13/14
UK
legacy
12/14
USUKWWF
cagily
12/14
USUKWWF
gamely
12/14
USUKWWF
gleamy
12/14
USUKWWF
mygale
12/14
UK
gamily
12/14
USUKWWF
acetyl
11/12
USUKWWF
tamely
11/12
USUKWWF
matily
11/12
UK
timely
11/12
USUKWWF
maleic
10/13
UK
malice
10/13
USUKWWF
acmite
10/12
UK
micate
10/12
UK
camlet
10/13
USUKWWF
gaiety
10/10
USUKWWF
milage
9/12
USUKWWF
gimlet
9/12
USUKWWF
tailye
9/9
UK
atelic
8/10
USUKWWF
italic
8/10
USUKWWF
elicit
8/10
USUKWWF
aiglet
7/9
USUKWWF
gelati
7/9
USUKWWF
ligate
7/9
USUKWWF
taigle
7/9
UK
5-letter words
cymae
12/13
USUKWWF
calmy
12/14
UK
cagey
11/12
USUKWWF
gamey
11/12
USUKWWF
gamic
10/13
USUKWWF
magic
10/13
USUKWWF
lacey
10/11
USUKWWF
lycea
10/11
USUKWWF
icily
10/11
USUKWWF
mealy
10/11
USUKWWF
yealm
10/11
UK
limey
10/11
USUKWWF
talcy
10/11
UK
cetyl
10/11
UK
lytic
10/11
USUKWWF
etyma
10/10
USUKWWF
matey
10/10
USUKWWF
meaty
10/10
USUKWWF
amity
10/10
USUKWWF
atimy
10/10
UK
malty
10/11
USUKWWF
melty
10/11
UK
milty
10/11
USUKWWF
amice
9/11
USUKWWF
amici
9/11
USUKWWF
camel
9/12
USUKWWF
clame
9/12
UK
macle
9/12
USUKWWF
claim
9/12
USUKWWF
malic
9/12
USUKWWF
clime
9/12
USUKWWF
melic
9/12
USUKWWF
metic
9/11
UK
agley
9/10
USUKWWF
gaily
9/10
USUKWWF
glace
8/11
USWWF
image
8/10
USUKWWF
gleam
8/11
USUKWWF
gimel
8/11
USUKWWF
glime
8/11
USUKWWF
laity
8/8
USUKWWF
ileac
7/9
USUKWWF
cilia
7/9
USUKWWF
iliac
7/9
USUKWWF
ceili
7/9
UK
email
7/9
UK
maile
7/9
USUKWWF
milia
7/9
USUKWWF
cleat
7/9
USUKWWF
eclat
7/9
USWWF
lacet
7/9
UK
cital
7/9
UK
ictal
7/9
UK
tical
7/9
USUKWWF
telic
7/9
USUKWWF
licit
7/9
USUKWWF
metal
7/9
USUKWWF
limit
7/9
USUKWWF
How to Use LEGITIMACY in Word Games
LEGITIMACY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEGITIMACY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LEGITIMACY
What does LEGITIMACY mean?
LEGITIMACY is a noun. The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
Is LEGITIMACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEGITIMACY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEGITIMACY worth in Scrabble?
LEGITIMACY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEGITIMACY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LEGITIMACY. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEGITIMACY?
Synonyms of LEGITIMACY include: legitimateness. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.