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Is GESTURE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GESTURE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GESTURE mean?

  1. noun

    motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

  2. noun

    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

  3. noun

    something done as an indication of intention

    “a political gesture”

  4. verb

    show, express or direct through movement

    “He gestured his desire to leave”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

G (2) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 8 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 GESTURE

Single letters that turn GESTURE 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 GESTURE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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