Ill
Yes, ill is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
What does ill mean?
noun
- an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
adjective
- affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
ill from the monotony of his suffering
- resulting in suffering or adversity
ill effects
- distressing
ill manners
adverb
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
he was ill prepared
- unfavorably or with disapproval
tried not to speak ill of the dead
- with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly
we can ill afford to buy a new car just now
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for ill
Word facts
| Letters | 3 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 3 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of ill
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ILL.
Frequently asked questions
Is ill a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Ill is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is ill worth in Scrabble?
Ill is worth 3 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does ill mean?
Ill means: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining.