Dictionary
Gauntlet
g 2a 1u 1n 1t 1l 1e 1t 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does gauntlet mean?
noun
to offer or accept a challenge
“threw down the gauntlet”
Synonymsgantlet
a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
Synonymsgantletmetal glove
a glove with long sleeve
Synonymsgantlet
a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim
Synonymsgantlet
Is GAUNTLET a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is GAUNTLET worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in GAUNTLET
Hooks for GAUNTLET
Add one letter to the front or back of GAUNTLET to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Gauntlet: quick answers
Is GAUNTLET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. GAUNTLET is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is GAUNTLET worth?
GAUNTLET scores 9 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does gauntlet mean?
As a noun, gauntlet means “to offer or accept a challenge”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in GAUNTLET?
You can make 191 shorter words from GAUNTLET, such as GANTLET, LANGUET, TUTENAG, ENGLUT. See the full list.