Is GROPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GROPES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GROPES mean?
Gropes is a form of GROPE.
- verb
feel about uncertainly or blindly
“She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom”
- verb
search blindly or uncertainly
“His mind groped to make the connection”
- noun
the act of groping; and instance of groping
- verb
fondle for sexual pleasure
“He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 GROPES
GROPES 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.
Words you can make from GROPES
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