GLIMPSE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is GLIMPSE a Scrabble word?
Yes. GLIMPSE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a quick look
- a quick look
- a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"
- a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"
- catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"
Synonyms
glance, coup d'oeil
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
GLIMPSE scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- G = 2
- L = 1
- I = 1
- M = 3
- P = 3
- S = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: E×1, G×1, I×1, L×1, M×1, P×1, S×1
Anagrams of GLIMPSE
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
GLIMPSE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with G, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "GLIMPSE — a quick look" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
GLIMPSE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is GLIMPSE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
GLIMPSE (noun): a quick look. Additional senses: a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"; a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"; catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine".
In standard Scrabble scoring, GLIMPSE totals 12 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. GLIMPSE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
GLIMPSE is 7 letters long, begins with G, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram EGILMPS. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, GLIMPSE ranks by raw score (12 points). Anagram alternatives include MEGILPS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, GLIMPSE carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on G or E are common study angles; browse words starting with G and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
GLIMPSE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with G, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like GLIMPSE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that GLIMPSE contains E, G, I, L, M, P, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as g?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside GLIMPSE include MP, GL, IM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: G, L, I, M, P, S, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble glimpse directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat GLIMPSE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "GLIMPSE — a quick look" (12 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is GLIMPSE a valid Scrabble word?
- GLIMPSE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is GLIMPSE worth in Scrabble?
- GLIMPSE is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a quick look. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does GLIMPSE mean?
- GLIMPSE (noun): a quick look. Additional senses: a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"; a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"; catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of GLIMPSE?
- GLIMPSE scores 12 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does GLIMPSE have anagrams?
- Yes. GLIMPSE has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in GLIMPSE?
- GLIMPSE has 7 letters, starts with G, ends with E, and uses the alphagram EGILMPS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find GLIMPSE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match GLIMPSE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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