7-letter word • 13 Scrabble points • 15 WWF points
GUMSHOE has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.
The 7 letters in GUMSHOE break down into 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in GUMSHOE appears exactly once, meaning you need 7 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in GUMSHOE is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 57% of the letters in GUMSHOE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).
These words share a similar ending pattern with GUMSHOE, ending in -HOE. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.
GUMSHOE is worth 13 base points in Scrabble. This is a high-value word that can significantly impact the game. Aim to place it on a Double Word Score (DWS) for 26 points or a Triple Word Score (TWS) for an impressive 39 points. Position the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a Double Letter Score (DLS) or Triple Letter Score (TLS) before applying the word multiplier for maximum impact.
In Words With Friends, GUMSHOE scores 15 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.
Yes, GUMSHOE is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points.
GUMSHOE can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 13 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game. As a 7-letter word, playing all tiles earns a 50-point Bingo bonus!
Yes, GUMSHOE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, GUMSHOE is worth 13 points, making it a high-scoring play. In Words With Friends, it earns 15 points due to slightly different tile values.
GUMSHOE contains 7 letters total: 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 7 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.
GUMSHOE has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.
Words that share a similar ending sound with GUMSHOE include: MAHOE, OXSHOE, KICKSHOE, TUCKAHOE, PAHOEHOE. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.
You can unscramble the letters in GUMSHOE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for GUMSHOE to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.
These 7-letter words share a similar beginning with GUMSHOE, starting with GU. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.
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