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Ghetto

Yes, ghetto is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does ghetto mean?

noun

  1. formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live the Warsaw ghetto
  2. any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping the relative security of the gay ghetto
  3. a poor densely populated city district occupied by a minority ethnic group linked together by economic hardship and social restrictions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of ghetto

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GHETTO.

Words you can make from ghetto

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Frequently asked questions

Is ghetto a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ghetto 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 ghetto worth in Scrabble?

Ghetto is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ghetto mean?

Ghetto means: formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live.