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Is GLOSSES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLOSSES mean?

Glosses is a form of GLOSS.

  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

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

G (2) + L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 GLOSSES

GLOSSES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from GLOSSES

The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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