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Is GIST a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GIST mean?

  1. noun

    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

  2. noun

    the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

    “the gist of the prosecutor's argument”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 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 GIST

Single letters that turn GIST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Anagrams of GIST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GIST

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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