Is ILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ILL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ILL mean?
- adjective
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
“ill from the monotony of his suffering”
- adverb
(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
“he was ill prepared”
- adjective
resulting in suffering or adversity
“ill effects”
- adjective
distressing
“ill manners”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
3
Letters
I (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 3 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ILL
Single letters that turn ILL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ILL
The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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