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Is GRR a valid word?

G2
R1
R1

Yes. GRR is a valid word.

GRR is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.

GRR is in the NASPA Word List 2023 (NWL2023), the North American list that Tileside uses for challenges and the one used in club and tournament play.

Meaning

Used to express anger or annoyance.

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About GRR

GRR is the sound of a growl, an expression of anger or annoyance. GRR has no vowels, so it helps an all-consonant rack with a G and two R tiles. Picture a cartoon dog with its teeth showing. Like the other no-vowel noises (BRR, HMM, PST, SHH, TSK), it often surprises the table, so be ready to explain it. In comics it is the sound of a growling dog, and at the table it is the sound of someone who just drew a seventh consonant.

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GRR scores 4 points

Before any bonus squares: G 2 + R 1 + R 1 = 4. On a double-word square that's 8, on a triple-word 12, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.

G2
R1
R1

Example: GRR as the first play

GRR through the ★: G 2 + R 1 + R 1 = 4, and the ★ doubles the first word: 8 points. New tiles are outlined.

Later in the game, put the G on a 3L square and GRR is worth 8 before any word bonus.

Longer words from GRR

Words that start with GRR:

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Swap any one letter of GRR and these are still words:

  • BRRsame as BRRR: used to indicate that one feels cold
  • ERRto make a mistake or be incorrect
  • GARprimitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
  • GOR

Same letters, other words

No other word in the list uses exactly the letters G, R and R.

Memory tip

GRR is a growl, the sound of an angry dog or an annoyed player.

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