How many points is ILLEGAL worth in Scrabble?

ILLEGAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ILLEGAL?

ILLEGAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ILLEGALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

ILLEGAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ILLEGAL means "a person who enters a country without authorization".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a person who enters a country without authorization

Check the Scrabble meaning of ILLEGAL. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after ILLEGAL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ILLEGAL, without blank tiles.

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Is ILLEGAL a Scrabble word?: ILLEGAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is ILLEGAL worth in Scrabble?: ILLEGAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ILLEGAL?: ILLEGAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ILLEGAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ILLEGALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.