1adverb
in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
“He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold”
01 Word definition
illicitly
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is ILLICITLY a word?
Yes. ILLICITLY is a 9-letter adverb. in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
I-L-L-I-C-I-T-L-YHow do you spell ILLICITLY?
ILLICITLY contains 9 letters, begins with I, and ends with Y.
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2adverb
in an illegal manner
“they dumped the waste illegally”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗illegitimatelyillegallylawlessly
02 Letter breakdown
How is ILLICITLY spelled?
I1L2L3I4C5I6T7L8Y9
03 Word-game status
Can you play ILLICITLY?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ILLICITLY.
How do you spell ILLICITLY?
ILLICITLY is spelled I-L-L-I-C-I-T-L-Y. It contains 9 letters.