How many points is LEGITIMATE worth in Scrabble?

LEGITIMATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEGITIMATE?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LEGITIMATED, LEGITIMATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

LEGITIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. LEGITIMATE means "lawful, born in wedlock".

Pronunciation

To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.

In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
Example: legitimate reasoning; a legitimate standard or method
Authentic, real, genuine.
Example: legitimate poems of Chaucer; legitimate inscriptions

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

lawful, born in wedlock

In a sentence: "It is legitimate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LEGITIMATE. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter after LEGITIMATE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is LEGITIMATE a Scrabble word?: LEGITIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does LEGITIMATE mean?: lawful, born in wedlock
How do you use LEGITIMATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is legitimate."
How many points is LEGITIMATE worth in Scrabble?: LEGITIMATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEGITIMATE?: LEGITIMATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEGITIMATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LEGITIMATED, LEGITIMATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.