Is LEGATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEGATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEGATION mean?
- noun
the post or office of legate
- noun
a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
8
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 LEGATION
Single letters that turn LEGATION 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
Anagrams of LEGATION
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEGATION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- gelation9
- antilog8
- atingle8
- elating8
- gelatin8
- genital8
- lentigo8
- tagline8
- tangelo8
- elation7
- toenail7
- aiglet7
- eating7
- eloign7
- galiot7
- gelant7
- gelati7
- gelato7
- genial7
- gentil7
- gitano7
- goalie7
- ingate7
- latigo7
- legato7
- legion7
- ligate7
- linage7
- tagine7
- tangle7
- tiglon7
- tingle7
- toeing7
- toling7
- entail6
- entoil6
- eolian6
- etalon6
- latino6
- talion6
- tenail6
- tineal6
- tolane6
- agent6
- agile6
- aglet6
- agone6
- algin6
- align6
- along6
- angel6
- angle6
- anglo6
- genoa6
- giant6
- glean6
- glint6
- gloat6
- gonia6
- ingle6
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