GRIN
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡɹɪn//
verb
- (intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth."Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?"
- (transitive) To express by grinning."She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."
- (intransitive, dated) To show the teeth, like a snarling dog."The pangs of death do make him grin."
- (transitive) To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer."He grinned a broad smile when I told him the result."
noun
- (obsolete) A snare; a gin.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'GRIN'?
The word GRIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
G2
R1
I1
N1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GRIN'?
The word GRIN is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
G3
R1
I1
N2
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.