legation

legation is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It has 8 letters and scores 9 points before any board bonuses (l 1 + e 1 + g 2 + a 1 + t 1 + i 1 + o 1 + n 1).

It is an anagram of 1 other word: gelation.

“LEGATION” on Wiktionary