GRAZES
/ˈɡɹeɪzɪz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GRAZES
The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.
A light abrasion; a slight scratch.
The act of animals feeding from pasture.
To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.
"1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. — Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."
To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)
"Cattle graze in the meadows."
To tend (cattle, etc.) while grazing.
Examples of GRAZES in a Sentence
- "1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. — Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."
- "Cattle graze in the meadows."
Word Details
Is GRAZES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAZES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GRAZES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GRAZES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | z | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAZES
77 words from the letters in GRAZES
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How to Use GRAZES in Word Games
GRAZES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GRAZES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GRAZES to find 77 additional valid words.