ILL
/ɪl/
3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ILL
noun
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(often pluralized) Trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.
"Music won't solve all the world's ills, but it can make them easier to bear."
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Harm or injury.
"I wouldn't want you to do me ill."
adjective
- Evil; wicked (of people).
- Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.
adverb
- Not well; imperfectly, badly; hardly.
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About the word ILL
Is "ILL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ILL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ILL" worth?
In Scrabble, "ILL" is worth 3 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 9.
What does "ILL" mean?
(often pluralized) Trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.
Does "ILL" have any anagrams?
No, "ILL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.