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ILL
3 ptsILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. ILL is a adjective form of well. WELL means "to rise to the surface and flow forth".
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adjective
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
ILL is a adjective form of well. WELL means "to rise to the surface and flow forth".
In a sentence: "It is ill."
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Base words
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Word forms
Front hooks
Add one letter before ILL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after ILL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ILL, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
I1
L1
L1
= 3
ILL Scrabble FAQ
- Is ILL a Scrabble word?
- ILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
- What does ILL mean?
- ILL is a adjective form of well. WELL means "to rise to the surface and flow forth".
- How do you use ILL in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "It is ill."
- How many points is ILL worth in Scrabble?
- ILL is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept ILL?
- ILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to ILL?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BILL, DILL, FILL, GILL, HILL, JILL, KILL, MILL, NILL, PILL, RILL, SILL, TILL, VILL, WILL, YILL, ZILL, ILLS, ILLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.