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Is GALLOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GALLOUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GALLOUS mean?

  1. noun

    alternative terms for gallows

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7

G (2) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for GALLOUS

GALLOUS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from GALLOUS

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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