GRIPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of GRIPING
To complain; to whine.
To annoy or bother.
"What's griping you?"
To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.
Examples of GRIPING in a Sentence
- "What's griping you?"
Word Details
Is GRIPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRIPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GRIPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for GRIPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | i | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRIPING
27 words from the letters in GRIPING
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How to Use GRIPING in Word Games
GRIPING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GRIPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GRIPING to find 27 additional valid words.