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

  1. The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
  2. The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
  3. 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

G 2
I 1
S 1
T 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for GISTS

ABC

Vowels

1 (I)

abc

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)

GISTS 6 pts

4 Letter Words (3)

GIST 5 pts
GITS 5 pts
SITS 4 pts

3 Letter Words (5)

GIT 4 pts
ITS 3 pts
SIS 3 pts
SIT 3 pts
TIS 3 pts

2 Letter Words (4)

IS 2 pts
IT 2 pts
SI 2 pts
TI 2 pts

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.