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Illegitimacy

Yes, illegitimacy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does illegitimacy mean?

noun

  1. the status of being born to parents who were not married
  2. unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for illegitimacy

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of illegitimacy

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ILLEGITIMACY.

Words you can make from illegitimacy

Unscramble ILLEGITIMACY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is illegitimacy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Illegitimacy 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 illegitimacy worth in Scrabble?

Illegitimacy is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does illegitimacy mean?

Illegitimacy means: the status of being born to parents who were not married.