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Is GUSH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GUSH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “gush forth in a sudden stream or jet”.

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Is GUSH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. GUSH is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: HUGS, SUGH, UGHS.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
99th percentile

GUSH meaning and definition

GUSH has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

GUSH as a verb

  1. Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet.
  2. Praise enthusiastically.

GUSH as a noun

  1. A sudden rapid flow (as of water).
  2. An unrestrained expression of emotion.

GUSH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

GUSH scores 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
G23
U12
S11
H43
Total89

GUSH on premium squares

On a double word square GUSH scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of GUSH

3 words use exactly the same 4 letters as GUSH. See all anagrams of GUSH.

  • hugs8
  • sugh8
  • ughs8

Unscramble GUSH: 10 words from its letters

The letters G, U, S, H make 10 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first.

  • hug7
  • gu3
  • us2
  • gus4
  • sh5
  • sug4
  • ug3
  • ugh7
  • ugs4
  • uh5

Words like GUSH

One-letter changes to GUSH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in GUSH

Add one letter to GUSH

  • gushy12
  • gursh9

Remove one letter from GUSH

  • gus4

More 4-letter words starting with GU

  • gulp7
  • gull5
  • gulf8
  • guru5
  • gula5
  • gust5
  • guts5
  • guan5
  • guar5
  • guck11
  • guff11
  • gunk9
  • gubs7
  • gude6
  • gues5
  • guga6
  • guid6
  • gule5

GUSH word facts

GUSH is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants. It starts with G and ends with H. By corpus frequency, GUSH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters G, U, S, H on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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GUSH Scrabble word FAQ

Is GUSH a Scrabble word?

Yes. GUSH is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does GUSH mean?

GUSH is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “gush forth in a sudden stream or jet”.

How many points is GUSH worth in Scrabble?

GUSH is worth 8 points in Scrabble: G (2) + U (1) + S (1) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is GUSH in Words With Friends?

GUSH is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of GUSH?

GUSH has 3 anagrams: HUGS, SUGH, UGHS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in GUSH?

You can make 10 shorter words from the letters in GUSH, including HUG, GU, US and GUS.

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