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).

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

/ɪˈliːɡəl/

Synonyms: crimmigrant

Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
Example: Nearly 40 million people live in UK areas with illegal air pollution
Forbidden by established rules.
Example: Moving a pawn backward is an illegal move in chess.
(of an issue printed for collectors) Totally fictitious, and often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country.

Antonyms: lawful, legal

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a person who enters a country without authorization

In a sentence: "The illegal is noted."

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

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Is ILLEGAL a Scrabble word?: ILLEGAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ILLEGAL mean?: a person who enters a country without authorization
How do you use ILLEGAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The illegal is noted."
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).