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GHOST

/ɡəʊst/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

G 2/3
H 4/3
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
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Definition of GHOST

noun

The spirit; the soul of man.

noun

The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death

"Everyone believed that the ghost of an old lady haunted the crypt."

noun

Any faint shadowy semblance; an unsubstantial image

"not a ghost of a chance; the ghost of an idea"

verb

To haunt; to appear to in the form of an apparition.

verb

To die; to expire.

verb

To ghostwrite.

Synonyms of GHOST

Words with similar meaning

spook spy glimmer glimmering glimpse hint inkling phantom spark suggestion echo ghostwriter

Examples of GHOST in a Sentence

  • "Everyone believed that the ghost of an old lady haunted the crypt."
  • "not a ghost of a chance; the ghost of an idea"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is GHOST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: GHOST uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GHOST

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

Letter ghost Total
Scrabble 24111 9
WWF 33111 9

Anagrams of GHOST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

gosht 9/9 goths 9/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GHOST

33 words from the letters in GHOST

5-letter words

gosht 9/9 UK goths 9/9 UK

4-letter words

gosh 8/8 USUKWWF hogs 8/8 USUKWWF shog 8/8 USUKWWF goth 8/8 UK host 7/6 USUKWWF hots 7/6 USUKWWF shot 7/6 USUKWWF soth 7/6 USUKWWF tosh 7/6 USUKWWF togs 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hog 7/7 USUKWWF hos 6/5 UK ohs 6/5 USUKWWF soh 6/5 UK hot 6/5 USUKWWF tho 6/5 USUKWWF gos 4/5 UK sog 4/5 UK got 4/5 USUKWWF tog 4/5 USUKWWF sot 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF gs 3/4 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF to 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use GHOST in Word Games

GHOST is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GHOST 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 GHOST to find 33 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GHOST

What does GHOST mean?
GHOST is a noun. The spirit; the soul of man.
Is GHOST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GHOST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GHOST worth in Scrabble?
GHOST is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GHOST?
You can make 33 words from the letters in GHOST. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GHOST?
Synonyms of GHOST include: spook, spy, glimmer, glimmering, glimpse, hint. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of GHOST?
The anagrams of GHOST (words using the exact same letters) are: GOSHT, GOTHS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.