How many points is GROUND worth in Scrabble?

GROUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GROUND?

GROUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to GROUND?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AGROUND, GROUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GROUND

8 pts

GROUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. GROUND is a verb form of grind. GRIND means "to wear, smooth, or sharpen by friction".

Meaning & examples

/ɡɹaʊnd/

Pronunciation: /ɡɹaʊnd/

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noun

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
Example: Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!
Terrain.
Soil, earth.
Example: The fox escaped from the hounds by going to ground.

Synonyms: earth

verb

To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
Example: Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!
To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
Example: Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.

Synonyms: earth, gate

verb

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
To shape with the force of friction.
Example: grind a lens; grind an axe
To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.

adjective

Crushed, or reduced to small particles.
Example: ground mustard seed
Processed by grinding.
Example: lenses of ground glass

Synonyms: milled

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GROUND is a verb form of grind. GRIND means "to wear, smooth, or sharpen by friction".

In a sentence: "They ground."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GRIND7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before GROUND. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

AGROUND9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after GROUND. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

GROUNDS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in GROUND, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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GROUND Scrabble FAQ

Is GROUND a Scrabble word?: GROUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does GROUND mean?: GROUND is a verb form of grind. GRIND means "to wear, smooth, or sharpen by friction".
How do you use GROUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ground."
How many points is GROUND worth in Scrabble?: GROUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GROUND?: GROUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GROUND?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AGROUND, GROUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.