GRIPS

/ɡɹɪps/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

G 2

R 1

I 1

P 3

S 1

Meaning of GRIPS

verb

To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
"After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement."
To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
"He grips me."

noun

A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
"It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."
A handle or other place to grip.
"There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."

noun

A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.

noun

The griffin.

noun

Influenza, the flu.

Anagrams of GRIPS

prigs8

sprig8

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About the word GRIPS

Is "GRIPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GRIPS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GRIPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "GRIPS" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "GRIPS" mean?

To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

What are the anagrams of "GRIPS"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as GRIPS: PRIGS, SPRIG.