GILD
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡɪld//
verb
- (transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf."High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt."
- (transitive) To adorn."I will make fast the doors, and gild myself With some more ducats, and be with you straight."
- (transitive, cooking) To decorate with a golden surface appearance."Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan."
- (transitive) To give a bright or pleasing aspect to."When sparkling stars twire not, thou gild'st the even."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'GILD'?
The word GILD is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
G2
I1
L1
D2
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GILD'?
The word GILD is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
G3
I1
L2
D2
Total: 8 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.