How many points is GOLD worth in Scrabble?

GOLD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GOLD?

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

Can you add a letter to GOLD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GOLD

6 pts

GOLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. GOLD means "having the color of the chemical element with atomic number 79".

Meaning & examples

/ɡɒʊld/

Pronunciation: /ɡɒʊld/

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Pronunciation: /ɡoʊld/

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noun

A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
A coin or coinage made of this material, or supposedly so.
A deep yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.

Synonyms: E175, food colouring

verb

To pyrolyze or burn food until the color begins to change to a light brown, but not as dark as browning

adjective

Made of gold.
Having the colour of gold.
(of commercial services) Premium, superior.

Synonyms: golden

adjective

(of software) In a finished state, ready for manufacturing.

adverb

Of or referring to a gold version of something

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

having the color of the chemical element with atomic number 79

In a sentence: "It is gold."

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Word forms

Back hooks

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GOLDS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

GOLD Scrabble FAQ

Is GOLD a Scrabble word?: GOLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does GOLD mean?: having the color of the chemical element with atomic number 79
How do you use GOLD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is gold."
How many points is GOLD worth in Scrabble?: GOLD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GOLD?: GOLD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GOLD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GOLDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.