Is GYPSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GYPSUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GYPSUM mean?
- noun
a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + Y (4) + P (3) + S (1) + U (1) + M (3) = 14 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 GYPSUM
Single letters that turn GYPSUM 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
Words you can make from GYPSUM
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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