GUST
/ɡʌst/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GUST
A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
(by extension) Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).
To blow in gusts.
The physiological faculty of taste.
Relish, enjoyment, appreciation.
"1942: ‘Yes, indeed,’ said Sava with solemn gust. — Rebecca West, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Canongate 2006, p. 1050)"
Intellectual taste; fancy.
To taste.
To have a relish for.
Examples of GUST in a Sentence
- "1942: ‘Yes, indeed,’ said Sava with solemn gust. — Rebecca West, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Canongate 2006, p. 1050)"
Word Details
Is GUST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GUST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GUST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUST
12 words from the letters in GUST
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GUST in Word Games
GUST is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GUST 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 GUST to find 12 additional valid words.