Is GATER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GATER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GATER mean?
Gater is a form of GAT.
- noun
a gangster's pistol
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
5
Letters
G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 GATER
Single letters that turn GATER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of GATER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GATER
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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