Is GROUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GROUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GROUND mean?
- noun
the solid part of the earth's surface
“the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land”
- noun
a rational motive for a belief or action
“the reason that war was declared”
- noun
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
“they dug into the earth outside the church”
- verb
fix firmly and stably
“anchor the lamppost in concrete”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 8 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 GROUND
Single letters that turn GROUND into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from GROUND
The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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