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Is LEGITIMATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEGITIMATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEGITIMATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of rendering a person legitimate

    “he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king”

  2. noun

    the act of making lawful

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

12

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 LEGITIMATION

Single letters that turn LEGITIMATION 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 LEGITIMATION

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