How many points is GOSSIP worth in Scrabble?

GOSSIP is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GOSSIP?

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

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

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9 pts

GOSSIP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. GOSSIP means "to talk idly about the affairs of others".

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/

Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Example: Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.
Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.
Example: According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.
Idle conversation in general.

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
To talk idly.
To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

Synonyms: blab, dish the dirt, spill the tea, talk out of turn, tell tales out of school, chat, chatter, chew the fat

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to talk idly about the affairs of others

In a sentence: "They gossip."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GOSSIP. It scores 9 points.

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Is GOSSIP a Scrabble word?: GOSSIP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does GOSSIP mean?: to talk idly about the affairs of others
How do you use GOSSIP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gossip."
How many points is GOSSIP worth in Scrabble?: GOSSIP is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GOSSIP?: GOSSIP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GOSSIP?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GOSSIPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.