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gild

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Is gild a Scrabble word?

Yes, gild is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 6 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of gild?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.Examples: "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

2. (transitive) To adorn.Examples: "I will make fast the doors, and gild myself With some more ducats, and be with you straight."transitive

3. (transitive, cooking) To decorate with a golden surface appearance.Examples: "Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan."transitive

4. (transitive) To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.Examples: "When sparkling stars twire not, thou gild'st the even."transitive

5. (transitive) To give a brilliant colour or flush to one's face; (also) to make appear drunk.Examples: "[Alonso] And Trinculo is reeling-ripe: vvhere sſhould they Finde this grand Liquor that hath gilded'em? Hovv cam'ſt thou in this pickle?"transitive

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "gild"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "gild"?

Scrabble
6 points
G2
I1
L1
D2
Words With Friends
8 points
G3
I1
L2
D2

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