GAZETTEER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is GAZETTEER a Scrabble word?
Yes. GAZETTEER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a journalist who writes for a gazette
- a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas)
- a journalist who writes for a gazette
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
GAZETTEER scores 19 points before board multipliers.
- G = 2
- A = 1
- Z = 10
- E = 1
- T = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×3, G×1, R×1, T×2, Z×1
GAZETTEER has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 9-letter words
Crossword relevance
GAZETTEER is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with G, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "GAZETTEER — a journalist who writes for a gazette" (19 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
GAZETTEER is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is GAZETTEER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
GAZETTEER (noun): a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas). Additional senses: a journalist who writes for a gazette.
In standard Scrabble scoring, GAZETTEER totals 19 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. GAZETTEER includes premium tiles (Z), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
GAZETTEER is 9 letters long, begins with G, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram AEEEGRTTZ. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so GAZETTEER is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, GAZETTEER ranks by raw score (19 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, GAZETTEER carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (Z) make GAZETTEER attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on G or R are common study angles; browse words starting with G and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
GAZETTEER is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with G, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like GAZETTEER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that GAZETTEER contains A, E, G, R, T, Z helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as g???????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside GAZETTEER include AZ, GA, ZE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: G, A, Z, E, T, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble gazetteer directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 19 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat GAZETTEER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "GAZETTEER — a journalist who writes for a gazette" (19 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is GAZETTEER a valid Scrabble word?
- GAZETTEER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is GAZETTEER worth in Scrabble?
- GAZETTEER is worth 19 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a journalist who writes for a gazette. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does GAZETTEER mean?
- GAZETTEER (noun): a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas). Additional senses: a journalist who writes for a gazette. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of GAZETTEER?
- GAZETTEER scores 19 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does GAZETTEER have anagrams?
- GAZETTEER has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in GAZETTEER?
- GAZETTEER has 9 letters, starts with G, ends with R, and uses the alphagram AEEEGRTTZ (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find GAZETTEER?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match GAZETTEER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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