Is GLADIATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLADIATOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GLADIATOR mean?
- noun
(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
- noun
a professional boxer
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
9
Letters
G (2) + L (1) + A (1) + D (2) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) = 11 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 GLADIATOR
Single letters that turn GLADIATOR 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 GLADIATOR
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- agatoid9
- dogtail9
- goliard9
- gordita9
- dilator8
- otalgia8
- ragtail8
- adagio8
- algoid8
- dialog8
- diglot8
- gardai8
- adroit7
- alodia7
- argali7
- galiot7
- gloria7
- laogai7
- latigo7
- radial7
- algid7
- garda7
- aortal6
- atrial6
- lariat6
- latria6
- rialto6
- tailor6
- agita6
- agora6
- agria6
- algor6
- argal6
- argil6
- argol6
- argot6
- aroid6
- dotal6
- drail6
- droit6
- gator6
- glair6
- gloat6
- goral6
- graal6
- grail6
- griot6
- groat6
- laird6
- largo6
- liard6
- lidar6
- logia6
- radio6
- taiga6
- tardo6
- targa6
- tidal6
- tragi6
- triad6
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