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Is GAUCHE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GAUCHE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GAUCHE mean?

  1. adjective

    lacking social polish

    “too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + U (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) = 12 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 GAUCHE

Single letters that turn GAUCHE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from GAUCHE

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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