Is GROINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GROINS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GROINS mean?
Groins is a form of GROIN.
- 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
- noun
a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults
- noun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
- verb
build with groins
“The ceiling was groined”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 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 GROINS
GROINS 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.
Anagrams of GROINS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GROINS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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