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GIMPS

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of GIMPS

noun
  1. A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
  2. Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire.
verb
  1. (of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
  2. To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
noun
  1. A person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet.
  2. A crippled leg.
verb
  1. To limp; to hobble.
  2. To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
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About the word GIMPS

Is "GIMPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GIMPS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GIMPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "GIMPS" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "GIMPS" mean?

A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.

Does "GIMPS" have any anagrams?

No, "GIMPS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.