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Is GOUGE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GOUGE mean?

  1. verb

    force with the thumb

    “gouge out his eyes”

  2. verb

    obtain by coercion or intimidation

    “They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss”

  3. verb

    make a groove in

  4. noun

    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + O (1) + U (1) + G (2) + E (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 GOUGE

Single letters that turn GOUGE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from GOUGE

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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