Illicit
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Forbidden by law, rules, or widely accepted moral conventions, particularly in the context of sexual behaviour.
“The investigation uncovered an illicit trade in counterfeit medicines.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
Syllables
il·lic·it
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Wordle
Starts with ILL, double L and double I, ends in -CIT, a less common Wordle ending
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the double L and double I use up repeat tiles, but placement on a triple-word square boosts value
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