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GALLOWS

/ˈɡæləʊz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

G 2/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
S 1/1
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Definition of GALLOWS

noun

Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.

noun

A wretch who deserves to be hanged.

noun

The rest for the tympan when raised.

verb

To frighten or terrify.

Synonyms of GALLOWS

Words with similar meaning

gallow tree gallows tree gibbet hanging tree

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is GALLOWS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GALLOWS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GALLOWS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for GALLOWS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter gallows Total
Scrabble 2111141 11
WWF 3122141 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GALLOWS

88 words from the letters in GALLOWS

6-letter words

gallow 10/13 UK sawlog 10/12 USUKWWF allows 9/11 USUKWWF sallow 9/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

aglow 9/11 USUKWWF glows 9/11 USUKWWF gowls 9/11 UK allow 8/10 USUKWWF walls 8/10 USUKWWF awols 8/9 USUKWWF galls 6/9 USUKWWF gaols 6/8 USUKWWF goals 6/8 USUKWWF ollas 5/7 USUKWWF salol 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

glow 8/10 USUKWWF gowl 8/10 UK swag 8/9 USUKWWF wags 8/9 USUKWWF wogs 8/9 USUKWWF wall 7/9 USUKWWF alow 7/8 USUKWWF awol 7/8 USUKWWF awls 7/8 USUKWWF laws 7/8 USUKWWF slaw 7/8 USUKWWF lows 7/8 USUKWWF owls 7/8 USUKWWF slow 7/8 USUKWWF sowl 7/8 UK gall 5/8 USUKWWF gaol 5/7 USUKWWF goal 5/7 USUKWWF gals 5/7 USUKWWF lags 5/7 USUKWWF slag 5/7 USUKWWF goas 5/6 USUKWWF sago 5/6 USUKWWF logs 5/7 USUKWWF slog 5/7 USUKWWF olla 4/6 USUKWWF alls 4/6 USUKWWF sall 4/6 USUKWWF also 4/5 USUKWWF sola 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

wag 7/8 USUKWWF wog 7/8 USUKWWF awl 6/7 USUKWWF law 6/7 USUKWWF low 6/7 USUKWWF owl 6/7 USUKWWF aws 6/6 UK saw 6/6 USUKWWF was 6/6 USUKWWF ows 6/6 UK sow 6/6 USUKWWF wos 6/6 USUKWWF gal 4/6 USUKWWF lag 4/6 USUKWWF ago 4/5 USUKWWF goa 4/5 USUKWWF log 4/6 USUKWWF ags 4/5 UK gas 4/5 USUKWWF sag 4/5 USUKWWF gos 4/5 UK sog 4/5 UK all 3/5 USUKWWF als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF los 3/4 UK sol 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

aw 5/5 USWWF ow 5/5 USUKWWF wo 5/5 USUKWWF ws 5/5 UK ag 3/4 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF gs 3/4 UK al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF lo 2/3 USUKWWF ol 2/3 UK as 2/2 USUKWWF ls 2/3 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use GALLOWS in Word Games

GALLOWS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GALLOWS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GALLOWS to find 88 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GALLOWS

What does GALLOWS mean?
GALLOWS is a noun. Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.
Is GALLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GALLOWS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GALLOWS worth in Scrabble?
GALLOWS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GALLOWS?
You can make 88 words from the letters in GALLOWS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GALLOWS?
Synonyms of GALLOWS include: gallow tree, gallows tree, gibbet, hanging tree. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.