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Is GLOSS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLOSS mean?

  1. noun

    an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

  2. noun

    an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

  3. noun

    the property of being smooth and shiny

  4. noun

    an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

    “he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + L (1) + O (1) + S (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 GLOSS

Single letters that turn GLOSS 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 hooks2

Anagrams of GLOSS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GLOSS

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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