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Is GLEAM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GLEAM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLEAM mean?

  1. noun

    an appearance of reflected light

  2. verb

    be shiny, as if wet

    “His eyes were glistening”

  3. verb

    shine brightly, like a star or a light

  4. noun

    a flash of light (especially reflected light)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + M (3) = 8 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 GLEAM

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

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Words you can make from GLEAM

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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