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).

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

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7 pts

GOUGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. GOUGE means "scoop or force 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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

scoop or force 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 CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does GOUGE mean?: scoop or force 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).
Can you add a letter to GOUGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GOUGED, GOUGER, GOUGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.