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01 Word definition

gruesome

8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants

Is GRUESOME a word?

Yes. GRUESOME is a 8-letter adjective. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GRUESOME?

G-R-U-E-S-O-M-E

GRUESOME contains 8 letters, begins with G, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

    “ghastly wounds”
Synonyms
ghastlygrimgrislymacabresick
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends14points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GRUESOME spelled?

G1R2U3E4S5O6M7E8
Starts withGRUFirst 3 letters
Ends withOMELast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats E
Vowel balance4 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with GRU →Words ending in OME →Words made from GRUESOME →Words with E →Words with G →Words with M →Words with O →

03 Word-game status

Can you play GRUESOME?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About GRUESOME.

How do you spell GRUESOME?

GRUESOME is spelled G-R-U-E-S-O-M-E. It contains 8 letters.