Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is ILLEGAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ILLEGAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ILLEGAL mean?

  1. adjective

    prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

    “an illegal chess move”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7

I (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + A (1) + L (1) = 8 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 ILLEGAL

Single letters that turn ILLEGAL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ILLEGAL

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study ILLEGAL and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.