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Gimmick

Yes, gimmick is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does gimmick mean?

noun

  1. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident it sounds good but what's the catch?
  2. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
  3. any clever maneuver he would stoop to any device to win a point

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for gimmick

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of gimmick

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GIMMICK.

Words you can make from gimmick

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Frequently asked questions

Is gimmick a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Gimmick 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 gimmick worth in Scrabble?

Gimmick is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does gimmick mean?

Gimmick means: a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident.