ILL

/ɪl/

3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points

I 1
L 1
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Meaning of ILL

noun
  1. (often pluralized) Trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.
    "Music won't solve all the world's ills, but it can make them easier to bear."
  2. Harm or injury.
    "I wouldn't want you to do me ill."
adjective
  1. Evil; wicked (of people).
  2. Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.
adverb
  1. 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.