Words That Start With GRIN

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with GRIN?

GRINDINGLY is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GRINDHOUSES (16), GRINDHOUSE (15), GRINNINGLY (15).

Q: What are some common words that start with GRIN?

Everyday examples include GRIND , GRINDING , GRINDS , GRINDER , GRIN , GRINDSTONE , GRINGO , GRINS . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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All Words That Start With GRIN 30 words

How common is GRIN at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 30 words that start with GRIN. Most are 7 letters long, they average 10.7 points, the best is GRINDINGLY (16 points) and 43.3% end in S.

Total words: 30
Most common length: 7 letters; 6 words
Average Scrabble score: 10.7; out of 16 max
Longest word: GRINDSTONES; 11 letters
Most common ending: S; 43.3% of words

Most common last letters

s 43.3%
d 10%
y 10%

Top vowel pairs

ia6.7%
ou6.7%
ie3.3%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with GRIN

g ₂r ₁i ₁n ₁d ₂i ₁n ₁g ₂l ₁y ₄

G 2 + R 1 + I 1 + N 1 + D 2 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + L 1 + Y 4 = 16 points

Double word: 32 pts
Triple word: 48 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

grindingly

Form of grinding

nounmaterial resulting from the process of grinding“vegetable grindings clogged the drain”
nouna harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
nounthe wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

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How many words that start with GRIN are there?

There are 30 words that start with GRIN in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 6 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with GRIN?

GRINDINGLY is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GRINDHOUSES (16), GRINDHOUSE (15), GRINNINGLY (15).

What are some common words that start with GRIN?

Everyday examples include GRIND, GRINDING, GRINDS, GRINDER, GRIN, GRINDSTONE, GRINGO, GRINS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with GRIN?

GRINDSTONES has 11 letters.