01 Word definition

legal

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LEGAL a word?

Yes. LEGAL is a 5-letter adjective. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LEGAL?

L-E-G-A-L

LEGAL contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

2adjective

  1. of or relating to jurisprudence

    legal loophole
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LEGAL spelled?

L1E2G3A4L5
Starts withLEGFirst 3 letters
Ends withGALLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats L
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LEGAL?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About LEGAL.

How do you spell LEGAL?

LEGAL is spelled L-E-G-A-L. It contains 5 letters.