8-Letter Words Starting With LEGAL
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With LEGAL
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With LEGAL 6 words
How common is LEGAL at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 eight-letter words that start with LEGAL. They average 11.3 points and the best is LEGALIZE (18 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.3
- out of 18 max
- Everyday words
- 17%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- e 50%
- m 16.7%
- t 16.7%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with LEGAL
l 1e 1g 2a 1l 1i 1z 10e 1
L 1 + E 1 + G 2 + A 1 + L 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + E 1 = 18 points
- Double word
- 36 pts
- Triple word
- 54 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
legalize
- verbmake legal“Marijuana should be legalized”
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How many eight-letter words that start with LEGAL are there?
There are 6 eight-letter words that start with LEGAL in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with LEGAL?
LEGALIZE is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LEGALITY (12), LEGALISM (11), LEGALESE (9).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with LEGAL?
Everyday examples include LEGALITY, LEGALISM, LEGALESE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with LEGAL score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include LEGALIZE (18), LEGALISE (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.