Is GREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GREW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GREW mean?
Grew is a form of GROW.
- verb
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
“The weather turned nasty”
- verb
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
“The problem grew too large for me”
- verb
increase in size by natural process
“Corn doesn't grow here”
- verb
cause to grow or develop
“He grows vegetables in his backyard”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + R (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for GREW
GREW has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from GREW
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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