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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. GRIP is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (4 letters, 7 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold, bag, traveling bag, travelling bag, suitcase, bobby pin, hairgrip, handle, handgrip, traction, adhesive friction
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
GRIP scores 7 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: G×1, I×1, P×1, R×1
GRIP is a 4-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 4, starts with G, ends with P, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "GRIP — hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"" (7 Scrabble points).
GRIP is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is GRIP a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
GRIP (noun): the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing". Additional senses: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"; a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip"; the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip".
In standard Scrabble scoring, GRIP totals 7 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. GRIP relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
GRIP is 4 letters long, begins with G, ends with P, and sorts to the alphagram GIPR. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 4-letter entries, GRIP ranks by raw score (7 points). Anagram alternatives include PRIG — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZIZZ, JAZZ, FIZZ, FUZZ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, GRIP carries 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on G or P are common study angles; browse words starting with G and words ending with P to rehearse parallel sets.
GRIP is a 4-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 4, starts with G, ends with P, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 4-letter entries like GRIP frequently cross shorter words; knowing that GRIP contains G, I, P, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as g??p to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside GRIP include GR, IP, RI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: G, R, I, P. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble grip directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 7 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat GRIP as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "GRIP — hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"" (7 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.