GUSSET
/ˈɡasət/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GUSSET
A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet.
A small piece of mail, providing some protection where two plates of armor are joined, usually at the elbows, under the shoulders, and behind the knees.
(machinery) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; especially, the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.
To make with a gusset; to sew a gusset into.
Word Details
Is GUSSET a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUSSET is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GUSSET uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GUSSET
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | s | s | e | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUSSET
48 words from the letters in GUSSET
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How to Use GUSSET in Word Games
GUSSET is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GUSSET 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 GUSSET to find 48 additional valid words.