Grievous
Yes, grievous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does grievous mean?
adjective
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
a dangerous operation
- causing or marked by grief or anguish
a grievous loss
- of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
grave responsibilities
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for grievous
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of grievous
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GRIEVOUS.
Words you can make from grievous
Frequently asked questions
Is grievous a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Grievous is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is grievous worth in Scrabble?
Grievous is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does grievous mean?
Grievous means: causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.