GROWL
/ɡɹaʊl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GROWL
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
(by extension) The rumbling sound made by a person's stomach when hungry.
(by extension) An aggressive grumbling.
To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
"The dog growled at me as I walked past."
Of a wind instrument: to produce a low-pitched rumbling sound.
To send a user a message via the Growl software library.
Examples of GROWL in a Sentence
- "The dog growled at me as I walked past."
Word Details
Is GROWL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GROWL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GROWL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GROWL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | o | w | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GROWL
16 words from the letters in GROWL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GROWL in Word Games
GROWL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GROWL 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 GROWL to find 16 additional valid words.