GULF
/ɡʌlf/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GULF
A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.
That which swallows; the gullet.
That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.
(Oxbridge slang) To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently.
Word Details
Is GULF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GULF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GULF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GULF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | l | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GULF
5 words from the letters in GULF
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GULF in Word Games
GULF is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GULF is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GULF to find 5 additional valid words.