Gripping

/ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Gripping

verb

  1. To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

    "After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement."

  2. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.

    "He grips me."

  3. To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.

    "Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)"

  4. To trench; to drain.

adjective

  1. Which catches someone's attention; exciting

    "a gripping action film"

Anagrams of Gripping

No exact anagrams found for "gripping". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Gripping"

Gripping is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Gripping" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gripping" is a medium-scoring word.