GENTLE
/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of GENTLE
A person of high birth.
A maggot used as bait by anglers.
A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.
To become gentle
To ennoble
(animal husbandry) to break; to tame; to domesticate
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
"Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
"I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."
Examples of GENTLE in a Sentence
- "Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."
- "I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."
- "We had a gentle swim in the lake."
Word Details
Is GENTLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GENTLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GENTLE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GENTLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | n | t | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GENTLE
42 words from the letters in GENTLE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GENTLE in Word Games
GENTLE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GENTLE 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 GENTLE to find 42 additional valid words.