Is GNARLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GNARLS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GNARLS mean?
Gnarls is a form of GNARL.
- noun
something twisted and tight and swollen
“their muscles stood out in knots”
- verb
twist into a state of deformity
“The wind has gnarled this old tree”
- verb
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
“she grumbles when she feels overworked”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + N (1) + A (1) + R (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 7 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 GNARLS
GNARLS 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 GNARLS
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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