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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

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

8

Letters

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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