Definition of GISTS

gists

Noun

  • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  • A roll reciting the several stages arranged for a royal progress.
  • plural of gist

Origin / Etymology

From gist + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum).

Synonyms

burden, center, centre, core, effect, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum

Scrabble Score: 6

gists: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gists: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gists: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

gists: valid Words With Friends Word