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Is GLASS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GLASS is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure”.
Quick answer
Is GLASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. GLASS is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: SLAGS.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 6 pts
- Words With Friends
- 8 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
GLASS meaning and definition
GLASS has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
GLASS as a noun
- A brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure.
- A container made of glass for holding liquids while drinking.
- The quantity a glass will hold.
GLASS as a verb
- Furnish with glass.
GLASS Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
GLASS scores 6 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is G, worth 2 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| G | 2 | 3 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 8 |
GLASS on premium squares
On a double word square GLASS scores 12 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 18. Putting G on a triple letter square instead adds 4 points. Its face value is low, so placement matters more than the tiles: land it across a word square to make it pay. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of GLASS
1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as GLASS. See all anagrams of GLASS.
- slags6
Shorter words hiding in GLASS
The letters G, L, A, S, S make 19 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble GLASS: all 19 words.
Words like GLASS
One-letter changes to GLASS, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in GLASS
Add one letter to GLASS
- glassy10
Remove one letter from GLASS
- lass4
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GLASS word facts
GLASS is a 5-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 4 consonants, with S repeated. It starts with G and ends with S. By corpus frequency, GLASS is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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GLASS Scrabble word FAQ
Is GLASS a Scrabble word?
Yes. GLASS is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does GLASS mean?
GLASS is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure”.
How many points is GLASS worth in Scrabble?
GLASS is worth 6 points in Scrabble: G (2) + L (1) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1). On a double word square it scores 12, and on a triple word square 18.
How many points is GLASS in Words With Friends?
GLASS is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of GLASS?
GLASS has 1 anagram: SLAGS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in GLASS?
You can make 19 shorter words from the letters in GLASS, including GAS, LAG, SAG and AS.
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