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
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 8
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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