GELT
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡɛlt//
noun
- (rare) A lunatic."She […] like a ghastly Gelt whose wits are reaved, / Ran forth in hast with hideous outcry […]"
noun
- (obsolete) Gilding; gilt.
noun
- (originally UK, especially thieves' cant and Polari, later Judaism and general slang) Money."That nothynge had / There of theyr awne / Neyther gelt nor pawne."
- (Judaism) Money, especially that given as a gift on Hanukkah or used in games of dreidel.
- (Judaism) Chocolate candy in the shape of coins, usually wrapped in metallic foil, usually eaten on Hanukkah and often used for games of dreidel.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'GELT'?
The word GELT is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
G2
E1
L1
T1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GELT'?
The word GELT is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
G3
E1
L2
T1
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.