GROIN
/ɡɹɔɪn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GROIN
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
The area adjoining this fold or depression.
"He pulled a muscle in his groin."
The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults
To deliver a blow to the genitals of.
"In the scrum he somehow got groined."
To build with groins.
(literary) To hollow out, to excavate.
"'Down some profound dull tunnel, long since scooped / Through granites which titanic wars had groined.' (From Strange Meeting by Wilfred Owen)."
To grunt; to growl; to snarl; to murmur.
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.
Examples of GROIN in a Sentence
- "He pulled a muscle in his groin."
- "In the scrum he somehow got groined."
- "'Down some profound dull tunnel, long since scooped / Through granites which titanic wars had groined.' (From Strange Meeting by Wilfred Owen)."
Word Details
Is GROIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GROIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GROIN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GROIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | o | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GROIN
27 words from the letters in GROIN
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use GROIN in Word Games
GROIN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GROIN 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 GROIN to find 27 additional valid words.