GRAB
/ɡɹæb/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GRAB
A sudden snatch at something.
An acquisition by violent or unjust means.
A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.
To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
"I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."
To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
"The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun."
To restrain someone; to arrest.
A two- or three-masted vessel used on the Malabar coast.
Examples of GRAB in a Sentence
- "I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."
- "The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun."
Word Details
Is GRAB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GRAB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GRAB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAB
14 words from the letters in GRAB
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GRAB in Word Games
GRAB is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GRAB 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 GRAB to find 14 additional valid words.