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Is GONG a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GONG mean?

  1. noun

    a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

  2. noun

    a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

  3. verb

    sound a gong

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

G (2) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 GONG

Single letters that turn GONG 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 GONG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GONG

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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