GRANITE

Noun7 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble GRANITE

Quick definition

GRANITE is a hard, coarse-grained igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. In word games, it's a solid 7-letter word perfect for earning the 50-point bingo bonus.

Is GRANITE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. GRANITE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 8 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends and 9 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterGRANITETotal
Scrabble21111118
Words With Friends311211110
Wordfeud31111119

Definition and meaning

GRANITE is one of Earth's most abundant igneous rocks, formed from slowly cooled magma deep within the Earth's crust. Its distinctive speckled appearance comes from visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. From kitchen countertops to monumental sculptures, granite's durability has made it a cornerstone of human civilization.

In word games, GRANITE is a rock-solid 7-letter play worth {gameData[selectedGame].points} base points. Using all 7 tiles earns you the coveted 50-point bingo bonus, making your total score {gameData[selectedGame].points + 50} points before any multipliers!

Strategic tip: GRANITE is an anagram of INGRATE and TANGIER, giving you multiple options with the same tiles. The common letters make it more drawable than many 7-letter words. Look for opportunities to build from GRANT or GRAN, adding -ITE to complete the word.

GRANITE in a sentence

  • GRANITE for a bingo! 58 points plus 50 - that's rock solid scoring!
  • I love finding anagrams - played GRANITE from the same tiles I was saving for INGRATE!

Origin

GRANITE comes from Italian "granito," meaning "grained," referring to the rock's coarse-grained texture. This derives from Latin "granum" (grain), the same root that gives us "grain" and "granular." First used in English around 1646, the term perfectly describes the rock's grainy appearance.

Anagrams, hooks and words inside GRANITE

Anagrams: GRATINEINGRATETANGIERTEARING

Hooks: no front hooks; back GRANITES.

Words inside GRANITE: 174 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: GRATINEINGRATETANGIERTEARINGAIGRETARGENTEARINGEATINGENGIRTGAINERGAITERGARNET. See all words from GRANITE.

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