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Illegitimate

Yes, illegitimate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does illegitimate mean?

noun

  1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

adjective

  1. contrary to or forbidden by law an illegitimate seizure of power
  2. of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for illegitimate

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants6 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of illegitimate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ILLEGITIMATE.

Words you can make from illegitimate

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Frequently asked questions

Is illegitimate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Illegitimate 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 illegitimate worth in Scrabble?

Illegitimate is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does illegitimate mean?

Illegitimate means: the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents.