How many points is GIMMICK worth in Scrabble?

GIMMICK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GIMMICK?

GIMMICK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GIMMICKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

GIMMICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. GIMMICK means "to provide with a novel or tricky feature".

/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/

A trick or device used to attain some end.
Example: The box had a gimmick to make the coin appear to vanish.
A clever ploy or strategy.
Example: The contest was a gimmick to get people to sign up for their mailing list.
A gimmick capacitor.

To rig or set up with a trick or device.
Example: The magician's box was gimmicked with a wire that made it appear to open on its own.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to provide with a novel or tricky feature

In a sentence: "They gimmick."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GIMMICK. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after GIMMICK. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in GIMMICK, without blank tiles.

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Is GIMMICK a Scrabble word?: GIMMICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does GIMMICK mean?: to provide with a novel or tricky feature
How do you use GIMMICK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gimmick."
How many points is GIMMICK worth in Scrabble?: GIMMICK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GIMMICK?: GIMMICK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GIMMICK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GIMMICKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.