GROSS
/ɡɹəʊs/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of GROSS
Twelve dozen = 144.
The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.
The bulk, the mass, the masses.
To earn money, not including expenses.
"The movie grossed three million on the first weekend."
(of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
"a gross mistake; gross injustice; gross negligence; a gross insult"
(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.
"gross domestic product; gross income; gross weight"
Seen without a microscope (usually for a tissue or an organ); at a large scale; not detailed.
"gross anatomy"
Synonyms of GROSS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of GROSS in a Sentence
- "The movie grossed three million on the first weekend."
- "a gross mistake; gross injustice; gross negligence; a gross insult"
- "gross domestic product; gross income; gross weight"
- "gross anatomy"
Word Details
Is GROSS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GROSS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GROSS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GROSS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | o | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GROSS
13 words from the letters in GROSS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GROSS in Word Games
GROSS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GROSS 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 GROSS to find 13 additional valid words.