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Is GRIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GRIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GRIN mean?

  1. verb

    to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

  2. noun

    a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
7
Letters
4

G (2) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 5 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 GRIN

Single letters that turn GRIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of GRIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GRIN

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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