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Is GENTLEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GENTLEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GENTLEST mean?

Gentlest is a form of GENTLE.

  1. adjective

    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

    “a gentle reprimand”

  2. adjective

    having or showing a kindly or tender nature

    “the gentle touch of her hand”

  3. adjective

    quiet and soothing

    “a gentle voice”

  4. verb

    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

    “She managed to mollify the angry customer”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 9 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 GENTLEST

GENTLEST 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 GENTLEST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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