GRAB is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. GRAB is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GRAB?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GRAB is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GRAB
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
grabsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How GRAB scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in GRAB, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| b | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 12,103.
What stands out about GRAB
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does GRAB mean in Scrabble?
verb
To seize or take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
To grab something means to reach out and take it quickly, often without much care or preparation. The word is common in everyday speech for both physical actions and figurative uses, such as grabbing attention.
How GRAB is used
Frequently used in casual speech for quick or sudden actions.
- She reached out to grab the falling glass.
- He grabbed his coat and ran out the door.
- The dog grabbed the ball before it hit the ground.
- Investors grabbed the stock as soon as it opened.
- The bold headline grabbed the attention of every reader.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of GRAB and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of GRAB
The 4 tiles of GRAB in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with GRAB
17 longer words begin with GRAB.
Words ending in GRAB
1 words end in GRAB. Useful as a back hook: play GRAB onto a word already on the board.
Words with GRAB inside
15 words contain GRAB in the middle. Words that start with GRAB are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in GRAB
Common questions about GRAB
- Is GRAB valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GRAB, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GRAB worth?
- GRAB is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What does GRAB mean?
- To seize or take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
- What letters can be added to GRAB?
- GRAB takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of GRAB:
Open GRAB in the Word Finder