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Is GRINDSTONE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GRINDSTONE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GRINDSTONE mean?

  1. noun

    a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10

G (2) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) + T (1) + O (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 12 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 GRINDSTONE

Single letters that turn GRINDSTONE 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

Anagrams of GRINDSTONE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GRINDSTONE

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