How many points is GYBE worth in Scrabble?

GYBE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GYBE?

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

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

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GYBE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. GYBE means "(of a sail) swing suddenly from one side to the other".

/dʒaɪb/

To shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other, while sailing before the wind.
Of a fore-and-aft sail or its boom: to shift, often forcefully and suddenly, from one side of a sailing vessel to the other.
Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(of a sail) swing suddenly from one side to the other

In a sentence: "They gybe."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GYBE. It scores 10 points.

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Is GYBE a Scrabble word?: GYBE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does GYBE mean?: (of a sail) swing suddenly from one side to the other
How do you use GYBE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gybe."
How many points is GYBE worth in Scrabble?: GYBE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GYBE?: GYBE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GYBE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GYBED, GYBES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.