Yes, gags is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Prevent from speaking out

2. Be too tight; rub or press

3. Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

4. Make jokes or quips

5. Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

6. Cause to retch or choke

7. Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Noun

1. A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

2. Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting