Gist

/dʒɪst/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts4 letters

Definition of Gist

noun

The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.

verb

To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.

Anagrams of Gist

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 4 letters:

Words You Can Make

5 words can be made from the letters in "gist":

4-LETTER WORDS

3-LETTER WORDS

git its sit tis

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "gist" and rearranging:

+aagist gaits staig

+rgirts grist grits trigs

Related Word Patterns

GI...Words starting with "gi"...STWords ending with "st"All 4-letter words Unscramble "gist"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

gravamencruxquintessencelair

Rhyming Words

abiogenist ableist ablest abolitionist abortionist abreast abruptest absolutest absolutist abstractest abstractionist abstrusest absurdest absurdist accompanist+5 more

Related Words

gabs gaby gadi gads gaed gaen gaes gaff gaga gage gags gain gait gala gale