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GUISE

/ˈɡaɪz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

G 2/3
U 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of GUISE

noun

Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)

noun

External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape.

noun

Misleading appearance; cover, cloak.

"Under the guise of patriotism"

verb

To dress.

verb

To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.

Examples of GUISE in a Sentence

  • "Under the guise of patriotism"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is GUISE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for GUISE

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

Letter guise Total
Scrabble 21111 6
WWF 32111 8

How to Use GUISE in Word Games

GUISE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GUISE 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 GUISE to find 21 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GUISE

What does GUISE mean?
GUISE is a noun. Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
Is GUISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GUISE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GUISE worth in Scrabble?
GUISE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GUISE?
You can make 21 words from the letters in GUISE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.