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Is LEGITIMATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEGITIMATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEGITIMATE mean?

  1. adjective

    of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

  2. adjective

    based on known statements or events or conditions

    “rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year”

  3. adjective

    in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

    “legitimate advertising practices”

  4. adjective

    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

    “a legitimate government”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 13 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 LEGITIMATE

Single letters that turn LEGITIMATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from LEGITIMATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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