noun

Is GUV a Scrabble word?

Yes. GUV is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.

Noun 2 meanings

  1. A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.

    “Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday.”

  2. A male prison officer.

    “We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us.”

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: guv via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Etymology

Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

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GUV at a glance

GUV has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (G 2 + U 1 + V 4) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #77,610 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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