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Is GONGS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GONGS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GONGS mean?

Gongs is a form of GONG.

  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

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) + 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 GONGS

GONGS 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.

Anagrams of GONGS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GONGS

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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