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Is GIG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GIG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GIG mean?

  1. noun

    long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

  2. noun

    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

  3. noun

    a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting

  4. noun

    tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + G (2) = 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 GIG

Single letters that turn GIG 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 hooks2

Anagrams of GIG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GIG

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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