Is GENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GENT mean?
- noun
informal abbreviation of `gentleman'
- noun
a boy or man
“that chap is your host”
- noun
port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 5 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 GENT
Single letters that turn GENT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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