Is GYRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GYRATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GYRATE mean?
- verb
to wind or move in a spiral course
“the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action”
- verb
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
“The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
G (2) + Y (4) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 10 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 GYRATE
Single letters that turn GYRATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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