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Is LEGAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEGAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEGAL mean?

  1. adjective

    established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

  2. adjective

    of or relating to jurisprudence

    “legal loophole”

  3. adjective

    having legal efficacy or force

    “a sound title to the property”

  4. adjective

    relating to or characteristic of the profession of law

    “the legal profession”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + A (1) + L (1) = 6 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 LEGAL

Single letters that turn LEGAL 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 LEGAL

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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