Is GIZMO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GIZMO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GIZMO mean?
- noun
something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
“she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket”
- noun
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
5
Letters
G (2) + I (1) + Z (10) + M (3) + O (1) = 17 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 GIZMO
Single letters that turn GIZMO 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 GIZMO
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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