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Is GNAT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GNAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GNAT mean?

  1. noun

    any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

  2. noun

    (British usage) mosquito

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
7
Letters
4

G (2) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) = 5 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 GNAT

Single letters that turn GNAT 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 hooks1

Anagrams of GNAT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GNAT

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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