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Is GROIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GROIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GROIN mean?

  1. noun

    the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals

  2. noun

    a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

  3. noun

    a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

  4. verb

    build with groins

    “The ceiling was groined”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 6 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 GROIN

Single letters that turn GROIN 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 GROIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GROIN

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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