LEGATIVE
8-letter word
LEGATIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is LEGATIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LEGATIVE has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does LEGATIVE Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
LEGATIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
LEGATIVE — Word Stats
Is LEGATIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LEGATIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in LEGATIVE are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is LEGATIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LEGATIVE scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LEGATIVE scores 15 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is LEGATIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LEGATIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEGATIVE has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from LEGATIVE's letters: AEGLE · AGETE · AGIEL · AGILE · AGLEE · AGLET
Is LEGATIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LEGATIVE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for LEGATIVE:
L______________EL______E Is LEGATIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LEGATIVE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within LEGATIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From LEGATIVE
Shorter words hidden in LEGATIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within LEGATIVE →Anagrams of LEGATIVE
These words use the exact same letters as LEGATIVE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About LEGATIVE
Is LEGATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LEGATIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LEGATIVE in Scrabble?
LEGATIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is LEGATIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LEGATIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does LEGATIVE mean?
LEGATIVE: A valid English word in the word list.
Can LEGATIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEGATIVE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from LEGATIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LEGATIVE's letters. Short words like AE, AG, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LEGATIVE have any anagrams?
Yes — LEGATIVE's letters can also spell: LEVIGATE.
Is LEGATIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. LEGATIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.