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GHERKIN

/ˈɡɜːkɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

G 2/3
H 4/3
E 1/1
R 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of GHERKIN

noun

A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

noun

The penis.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is GHERKIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GHERKIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for GHERKIN

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

Letter gherkin Total
Scrabble 2411511 15
WWF 3311512 16

How to Use GHERKIN in Word Games

GHERKIN is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GHERKIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GHERKIN to find 74 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GHERKIN

What does GHERKIN mean?
GHERKIN is a noun. A small cucumber, often pickled whole.
Is GHERKIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GHERKIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GHERKIN worth in Scrabble?
GHERKIN is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GHERKIN?
You can make 74 words from the letters in GHERKIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.