How many points is LEGAL worth in Scrabble?

LEGAL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEGAL?

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

Can you add a letter to LEGAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LEGAL

6 pts

LEGAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. LEGAL means "an authorized investment that may be made by investors such as savings banks".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an authorized investment that may be made by investors such as savings banks

Share LEGAL

Check the Scrabble meaning of LEGAL. It scores 6 points.

Back hooks

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

LEGALS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

LEGALS7 pts

Letter Values

= 6

LEGAL Scrabble FAQ

Is LEGAL a Scrabble word?: LEGAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
How many points is LEGAL worth in Scrabble?: LEGAL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEGAL?: LEGAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEGAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LEGALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.