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
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
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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