GENUS
5-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · alphagram EGNSU
Length
5
Scrabble score
6
Alphagram
EGNSU
Anagrams
1
Letter counts: E×1, G×1, N×1, S×1, U×1
About GENUS
GENUS is a valid 5-letter English word in our word-game dictionary. Word detail pages like this one help you evaluate spelling, scoring potential, and related vocabulary before you play Scrabble, Words with Friends, crosswords, or anagram puzzles.
In standard Scrabble scoring, GENUS is worth 6 points as a raw tile total. That figure adds each letter's face value — common vowels and consonants such as A, E, R, and T are worth 1 point, while premium letters like Q and Z are worth 10. Board multipliers (double letter, triple word, and so on) are applied only during actual gameplay; this page shows the base score so you can compare words fairly.
GENUS begins with G and ends with S. Its alphagram EGNSU is the sorted signature of its letters, which makes it easy to spot anagram families at a glance. There is 1 other anagram sharing those exact letters.
Letter composition matters in word games. GENUS includes 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses mostly common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack.
Use the related lists below to explore words of similar length, shared endings, or repeating letter pairs. Each link opens another dictionary entry or curated list so you can build vocabulary around GENUS instead of memorizing isolated answers.
For active rack solving, paste your tiles into the Word Unscrambler or describe a board constraint in the Pattern Finder. If you only need a quick score check for GENUS or a longer phrase, the Scrabble Score Calculator breaks down every letter value on the spot.
Word game usage
GENUS is included in our playable English dictionary used by the Word Unscrambler, Pattern Finder, and Scrabble Score Calculator. It is suitable for study in anagram puzzles, crosswords, and casual Scrabble or Words with Friends practice. Official tournament lists may differ slightly, so treat this page as a strong reference rather than a tournament ruling.
Example study paths: compare GENUS's 6-point raw score against other 5-letter words, drill anagram families when alternatives exist, or filter the Pattern Finder by letters thatGENUS contains to mimic board constraints.
Anagrams of GENUS
Related 5-letter words
Words starting with G
- gazophylacium35 pts
- gyrofrequency34 pts
- grizzlyman34 pts
- gyrofrequencies33 pts
- glycyrrhizin33 pts
- glycyrrhiza32 pts
- gastromyxorrhea31 pts
- gonadectomizing31 pts
- guzzledom31 pts
- governmentalize30 pts
- grammatophyllum30 pts
- galvanopsychic30 pts
- gonadectomized30 pts
- gyrostabilized30 pts
- glaucophanize30 pts
- glyphographic30 pts
Words ending with S
Key letter pairs in GENUS
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Scrabble score of GENUS?
- GENUS scores 6 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. That raw tile sum is useful for comparing words of the same length during study or casual play.
- Can GENUS be used in Scrabble or Words with Friends?
- GENUS appears in our word-game dictionary, which focuses on playable English words rather than proper nouns or abbreviations. Most results are valid in Scrabble and Words with Friends, though official lists differ slightly between publishers.
- Does GENUS have anagrams?
- Yes. GENUS has 1 anagram in this dictionary. An anagram rearranges the same letters to form a different valid word, which is helpful for rack management and bonus-square planning.
- How many letters are in GENUS?
- GENUS contains 5 letters. Its alphagram — the sorted letter signature — is EGNSU, which helps identify anagram families quickly.
- How can I unscramble letters to find GENUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter the letters from your rack (use ? for blank tiles), and filter by 5-letter words or by letters that GENUS contains. You can also use the Pattern Finder for starts-with, ends-with, or contains filters.