Is GULP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GULP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GULP mean?
- verb
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
“The men gulped down their beers”
- noun
a large and hurried swallow
“he finished it at a single gulp”
- verb
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
“He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat”
- noun
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + U (1) + L (1) + P (3) = 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 GULP
Single letters that turn GULP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of GULP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GULP
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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