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Is GISTS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GISTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GISTS mean?

Gists is a form of GIST.

  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

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 6 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 GISTS

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from GISTS

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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