LIGATURES
9-letter word
LIGATURES is a valid Scrabble word
Is LIGATURES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LIGATURES has 9 |
| 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 LIGATURES Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
LIGATURES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
LIGATURES — Word Stats
Is LIGATURES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LIGATURES scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is LIGATURES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LIGATURES scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LIGATURES scores 13 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is LIGATURES a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LIGATURES cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LIGATURES has 9 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 LIGATURES's letters: AEGIR · AEGIS · AESIR · AGERS · AGIEL · AGILE
Is LIGATURES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LIGATURES 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 LIGATURES:
L________________SL_______S Is LIGATURES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LIGATURES 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within LIGATURES's letters.
Words You Can Make From LIGATURES
Shorter words hidden in LIGATURES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within LIGATURES →Anagrams of LIGATURES
No perfect anagrams exist for LIGATURES — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LIGATURES
Is LIGATURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LIGATURES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LIGATURES in Scrabble?
LIGATURES scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is LIGATURES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LIGATURES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does LIGATURES mean?
LIGATURES: A valid English word in the word list.
Can LIGATURES be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LIGATURES has 9 letters.
What words can you make from LIGATURES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LIGATURES's letters. Short words like AE, AG, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LIGATURES have any anagrams?
No. LIGATURES has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is LIGATURES in the dictionary?
Yes. LIGATURES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.