How many points is GOUGE worth in Scrabble?

GOUGE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GOUGE?

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

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GOUGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. GOUGE means "to cut or scoop out".

/ɡaʊdʒ/

Pronunciation: /ɡaʊdʒ/

Senses relating to cutting tools.
A cut or groove, as left by a gouge or something sharp.
Example: The nail left a deep gouge in the tire.
(originally United States) An act of gouging.

Synonyms: swindle

To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.
Example: Japanese and Chinese printers used to gouge characters in wood.
To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price.
Example: The company has no competition, so it tends to gouge its customers.
To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cut or scoop out

In a sentence: "They gouge."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GOUGE. It scores 7 points.

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Is GOUGE a Scrabble word?: GOUGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does GOUGE mean?: to cut or scoop out
How do you use GOUGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gouge."
How many points is GOUGE worth in Scrabble?: GOUGE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GOUGE?: GOUGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).