GULAGS
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of GULAGS
A prison camp.
The system of all Soviet prison and/or labor camps in use during the Stalinist period.
"One important difference between the GULAG system and the Nazi concentration camps was that a person sentenced to five years of hard labor in a Soviet labor camp could expect, assuming he or she survived, to be released at the end of the sentence. [Gulag: Soviet Prison Camps and Their Legacy; By David Hosford, Pamela Kachurin and Thomas Lamont. National Resource Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, Harvard University]"
Examples of GULAGS in a Sentence
- "One important difference between the GULAG system and the Nazi concentration camps was that a person sentenced to five years of hard labor in a Soviet labor camp could expect, assuming he or she survived, to be released at the end of the sentence. [Gulag: Soviet Prison Camps and Their Legacy; By David Hosford, Pamela Kachurin and Thomas Lamont. National Resource Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, Harvard University]"
Word Details
Is GULAGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GULAGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GULAGS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GULAGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | l | a | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GULAGS
42 words from the letters in GULAGS
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How to Use GULAGS in Word Games
GULAGS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GULAGS 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 GULAGS to find 42 additional valid words.