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Is GERBIL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GERBIL mean?

  1. noun

    small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

G (2) + E (1) + R (1) + B (3) + I (1) + L (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 GERBIL

Single letters that turn GERBIL 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

Words you can make from GERBIL

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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