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Gherkin
g 2h 4e 1r 1k 5i 1n 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does gherkin mean?
noun
any of various small cucumbers pickled whole
small prickly cucumber
Is GHERKIN 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 GHERKIN worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in GHERKIN
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Add one letter to the front or back of GHERKIN to make another word.
Front hooks
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Back hooks
Gherkin: quick answers
Is GHERKIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. GHERKIN is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is GHERKIN worth?
GHERKIN scores 15 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does gherkin mean?
As a noun, gherkin means “any of various small cucumbers pickled whole”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in GHERKIN?
You can make 82 shorter words from GHERKIN, such as HIKER, HIKE, REKING, EKING. See the full list.