24 Words Starting With GRIM
The prefix GRIM appears in 24 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.6 letters.
G has two distinct sounds — hard (go, get, give) and soft (gem, giant, gym). Hard G dominates in native English words; soft G often signals French or Latin origin.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with GRIM: GRIMALKINS (17 pts), GRIMALKIN (16 pts), GRIMACING (15 pts), GRIMACED (14 pts), GRIMACERS (14 pts). The shortest is GRIM (4 letters) and the longest is GRIMINESSES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in JAW.
Notable words: GRIM — stern and unrelenting [adj] "a grim outlook".; GRIME — to make dirty [v].; GRIMED — to make dirty [v].; GRIMACE — to contort the facial features [v]. Browse words starting with TIV for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GRIM?
GRIMALKINS scores 17 points. Runner-up: GRIMALKIN at 16 points. See words ending in NEATH for more high-value options.
How many words start with GRIM?
Our dictionary has 24 words that start with GRIM. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with GRIM?
GRIM at just 4 letters. It means: stern and unrelenting [adj] "a grim outlook".