How many points is GIRT worth in Scrabble?

GIRT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GIRT?

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

Can you add a letter to GIRT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GIRTH, GIRTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GIRT

5 pts

GIRT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. GIRT means "gird; bind".

Meaning & examples

/ɡɜːt/

noun

A horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.

verb

To gird.
To bind horizontally, as with a belt or girdle.
To measure the girth of.

verb

To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
Example: The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
Example: The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.
To prepare oneself for an action.

verb

To capsize because of forces in the cable attaching it to another vessel.

adjective

Bound by a cable; used of a vessel so moored by two anchors that she swings against one of the cables by force of the current or tide.

adjective

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
Example: A great storm is approaching our shores.
Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
Example: the great auk
(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]
Example: great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, great-great-great-grandfather

Synonyms: gr8, grt

Antonyms: mediocre, ordinary, tiny

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

gird; bind

In a sentence: "They girt."

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Letter Values

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GIRT Scrabble FAQ

Is GIRT a Scrabble word?: GIRT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does GIRT mean?: gird; bind
How do you use GIRT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They girt."
How many points is GIRT worth in Scrabble?: GIRT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GIRT?: GIRT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GIRT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GIRTH, GIRTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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