Definition of GURU
GURU is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is GURU a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GURU is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GURU are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GURU
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | r | u | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GURU
4 words from the letters in GURU
3-letter words
How to Use GURU in Word Games
GURU is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GURU 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 GURU to find 4 additional valid words.