illegitimate

/,ɪlɪ'dʒɪtəmət/ adjectivenoun
12 letters5 syllables15 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Contrary to or forbidden by law.

“an illegitimate seizure of power”

2

Of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful.

NOUN
1

The illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents.

WORD FORMS
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Ends withE
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Double word30 points
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Starts & ends withI … E
Syllablesil · le · git · i · mate
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