GRIN
/ɡɹɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GRIN
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
"Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?"
To express by grinning.
"She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."
To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
A snare; a gin.
Examples of GRIN in a Sentence
- "Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?"
- "She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."
Word Details
Is GRIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GRIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GRIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRIN
6 words from the letters in GRIN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GRIN in Word Games
GRIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GRIN 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 GRIN to find 6 additional valid words.