Is GROWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GROWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GROWS mean?
Grows is a form of GROW.
- verb
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
“The weather turned nasty”
- verb
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
“The problem grew too large for me”
- verb
increase in size by natural process
“Corn doesn't grow here”
- verb
cause to grow or develop
“He grows vegetables in his backyard”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + W (4) + 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 GROWS
GROWS 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 GROWS
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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