Scrabble & Words with friends points
- gist is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
- gist is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
- gist is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6
Definition of gist
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work (noun)
Synonyms
- burden
- core
- effect
- essence
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (noun)
Examples
- the gist of the prosecutor's argument
Synonyms
- center
- centre
- core
- essence
- heart
- heart and soul
- inwardness
- kernel
- marrow
- meat
- nitty-gritty
- nub
- pith
- substance
- sum
See definition of gist in Merriam Webster