Is GURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GURS is a valid word in UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.It is not valid in US Scrabble.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GURS mean?
Gurs is a form of GUR.
- noun
a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + U (1) + R (1) + S (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Invalid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 GURS
Single letters that turn GURS into another valid word in UK 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 GURS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GURS
The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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