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Gesture

Yes, gesture is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does gesture mean?

noun

  1. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
  2. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  3. something done as an indication of intention a political gesture

verb

  1. show, express or direct through movement He gestured his desire to leave

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for gesture

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of gesture

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GESTURE.

Words you can make from gesture

Unscramble GESTURE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is gesture a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Gesture is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is gesture worth in Scrabble?

Gesture is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does gesture mean?

Gesture means: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.