Unscramble GISTS - 13 Words Found
We found 13 words by unscrambling the letters in GISTS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from GISTS is GISTS worth 6 points.
What does GISTS mean?
The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
Complete Definitions of Gists
Noun
- The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
- The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
- Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.
Synonyms: gravamen, crux, quintessence, lair
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
13
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
GISTS
GISTS Scrabble Score
6 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for GISTS
Vowels
1 (I)
Consonants
4 (G, S, T, S)
Total Point Value
6 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.2
Repeated letters: S appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.
Words You Can Make
5 Letter Words (1)
Word Game Tips for GISTS
Consonant-heavy letters: GISTS has only 1 vowel out of 5 letters. Look for words that use few vowels, or consider exchanging tiles if you have a similar rack in Scrabble.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is GISTS worth 6 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 3 letters: You have 5 possible 3-letter words from GISTS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Limited combinations: Only 13 words can be formed from GISTS. When your rack has fewer options, prioritize playing tiles to refresh your hand with new letters from the bag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from GISTS?
13 words can be formed from the letters in GISTS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from GISTS?
GISTS is the highest scoring word you can make from GISTS, worth 6 Scrabble points.
Is GISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GISTS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does GISTS mean?
The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.