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Is GRIND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GRIND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GRIND mean?

  1. verb

    press or grind with a crushing noise

  2. verb

    make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

    “grate one's teeth in anger”

  3. verb

    work hard

    “She was digging away at her math homework”

  4. verb

    dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 7 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 GRIND

Single letters that turn GRIND 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 hooks1

Words you can make from GRIND

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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