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Gherkins
g 2h 4e 1r 1k 5i 1n 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common · plural of gherkin
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does gherkins mean?
noun
any of various small cucumbers pickled whole
small prickly cucumber
Definitions shown for gherkin, the base form of gherkins.
Is GHERKINS 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 GHERKINS worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in GHERKINS
Best shorter words top 30 of 241
gherkin 15skreigh 15skriegh 15kernish 14skeigh 14hikers 13shreik 13shriek 13shrike 13shrink 13hiker 12hikes 12knish 12sheik 12shirk 12grikes 11hike 11hingers 11kesh 11khis 11kish 11krengs 11reking 11eking 10ginks 10grike 10hinger 10hinges 10inkers 10khi 10
See all 241 words made from GHERKINS Words that end like GHERKINS
Common words that share the ending -INS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -INS Gherkins: quick answers
Is GHERKINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. GHERKINS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is GHERKINS worth?
GHERKINS scores 16 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does gherkins mean?
gherkins is the plural of gherkin, which 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 GHERKINS?
You can make 241 shorter words from GHERKINS, such as GHERKIN, SKREIGH, SKRIEGH, KERNISH. See the full list.