With GUS
19 words, 4 of them common · highest scoring is gushy at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words With GUS
There are 19 five letter words containing GUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is gushy at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BOGUS, GUSTO, GUSTS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words With GUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With GUS
- gushy12
- kagus10
- gusty9
- agush9
- fugus9
- gussy9
- vagus9
- bogus8
Common 5 Letter Words With GUS
- bogus8
- gusto6
- gusts6
- gusty9
5 Letter Words With GUS Defined
- bogusAdjective · 8 points
- not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
- gustoNoun · 6 points
- enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something
- gustsNoun · 6 points
- a sudden strong rush of wind
- gustyAdjective · 9 points
- characterized by or blowing in gusts
5 Letter Words With GUS: Questions
How many five letter words containing GUS are there?
There are 19 five letter words containing GUS in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing GUS?
GUSHY is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing GUS?
BOGUS, GUSTO, GUSTS are among the most familiar five letter words containing GUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing GUS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.