How many points is GLOSS worth in Scrabble?

GLOSS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GLOSS?

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

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

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6 pts

GLOSS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. GLOSS means "surface shine or lustre".

/ɡlɑs/

Synonyms: polish, shine

A brief explanatory note or translation of a foreign, archaic, technical, difficult, complex, or uncommon expression, inserted after the original, in the margin of a document, or between lines of a text.
A glossary; a collection of such notes.
An expression requiring such explanatory treatment.

Synonyms: annotate, mark up

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

surface shine or lustre

In a sentence: "The gloss is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GLOSS. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter after GLOSS. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is GLOSS a Scrabble word?: GLOSS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does GLOSS mean?: surface shine or lustre
How do you use GLOSS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gloss is noted."
How many points is GLOSS worth in Scrabble?: GLOSS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GLOSS?: GLOSS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GLOSS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLOSSA, GLOSSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.