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01 Word definition

gumshoe

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is GUMSHOE a word?

Yes. GUMSHOE is a 7-letter noun. someone who is a detective Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GUMSHOE?

G-U-M-S-H-O-E

GUMSHOE contains 7 letters, begins with G, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. someone who is a detective

2noun

  1. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

Synonyms
dickhawkshawarcticgaloshgoloshrubber
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GUMSHOE spelled?

G1U2M3S4H5O6E7
Starts withGUMFirst 3 letters
Ends withHOELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with GUM →Words ending in HOE →Words made from GUMSHOE →Words with E →Words with G →Words with H →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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About GUMSHOE.

How do you spell GUMSHOE?

GUMSHOE is spelled G-U-M-S-H-O-E. It contains 7 letters.