LEGITIMATE
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LEGITIMATE
A person born to a legally married couple.
To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
"legitimate reasoning; a legitimate standard or method"
Authentic, real, genuine.
"legitimate poems of Chaucer; legitimate inscriptions"
Examples of LEGITIMATE in a Sentence
- "legitimate reasoning; a legitimate standard or method"
- "legitimate poems of Chaucer; legitimate inscriptions"
Word Details
Is LEGITIMATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEGITIMATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LEGITIMATE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LEGITIMATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | g | i | t | i | m | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEGITIMATE
100 words from the letters in LEGITIMATE
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How to Use LEGITIMATE in Word Games
LEGITIMATE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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