GAVEL
/ˈɡa.vəl/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GAVEL
Rent.
Usury; interest on money.
An old Saxon and Welsh form of tenure by which an estate passed, on the holder's death, to all the sons equally.
To divide or distribute according to the gavel system.
A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.
(metonymically) The legal system as a whole.
A mason's setting maul.
To use a gavel.
"The judge gavelled for order in the courtroom after the defendant burst out with a confession."
Examples of GAVEL in a Sentence
- "The judge gavelled for order in the courtroom after the defendant burst out with a confession."
Word Details
Is GAVEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAVEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GAVEL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GAVEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | v | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAVEL
30 words from the letters in GAVEL
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How to Use GAVEL in Word Games
GAVEL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GAVEL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAVEL to find 30 additional valid words.