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GIBBOUS

/ˈɡɪbəs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

G 2/3
I 1/1
B 3/4
B 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of GIBBOUS

adjective

Characterized by convexity; protuberant.

adjective

Phase of moon or planet between first quarter and full or between full and last quarter.

adjective

Humpbacked.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is GIBBOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GIBBOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for GIBBOUS

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

Letter gibbous Total
Scrabble 2133111 12
WWF 3144121 16

How to Use GIBBOUS in Word Games

GIBBOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GIBBOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GIBBOUS to find 63 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GIBBOUS

What does GIBBOUS mean?
GIBBOUS is a adjective. Characterized by convexity; protuberant.
Is GIBBOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GIBBOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GIBBOUS worth in Scrabble?
GIBBOUS is worth 12 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 GIBBOUS?
You can make 63 words from the letters in GIBBOUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.