GENS
/d͡ʒɛnz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of GENS
A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.
A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.
A member of the Gen Movement, a youth expression of the international Focolare Movement.
A generator (device that converts mechanical to electrical energy).
A shilling.
A specific version of something in a chronological sequence.
Word Details
Is GENS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GENS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GENS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GENS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GENS
14 words from the letters in GENS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GENS in Word Games
GENS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GENS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GENS to find 14 additional valid words.