Is GUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GUSH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GUSH mean?
- verb
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
“water gushed forth”
- verb
praise enthusiastically
“She raved about that new restaurant”
- noun
a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
“he heard the flush of a toilet”
- noun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + U (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 8 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 GUSH
Single letters that turn GUSH 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 GUSH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GUSH
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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