GUDGEON
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GUDGEON
A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.
A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.
To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.
To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.
A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.
(specifically) In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.
Word Details
Is GUDGEON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUDGEON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GUDGEON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for GUDGEON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | d | g | e | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUDGEON
68 words from the letters in GUDGEON
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How to Use GUDGEON in Word Games
GUDGEON is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GUDGEON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GUDGEON to find 68 additional valid words.