GIRD
/ɡɜːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of GIRD
To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
"The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
"The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear."
To prepare oneself for an action.
A sarcastic remark.
A stroke with a rod or switch.
A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
To jeer at.
To jeer.
Examples of GIRD in a Sentence
- "The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."
- "The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear."
Word Details
Is GIRD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GIRD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GIRD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GIRD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | i | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GIRD
6 words from the letters in GIRD
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GIRD in Word Games
GIRD is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GIRD is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GIRD to find 6 additional valid words.