Is HAIRGRIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HAIRGRIP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HAIRGRIP mean?
- noun
a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
“in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
8
Letters
H (4) + A (1) + I (1) + R (1) + G (2) + R (1) + I (1) + P (3) = 14 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 HAIRGRIP
Single letters that turn HAIRGRIP 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
Words you can make from HAIRGRIP
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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