GRIZZLY

GRIZ-lee

Noun/Adjective7 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble GRIZZLY

Quick definition

GRIZZLY A large North American brown bear; also means gray or gray-haired, especially with age.

Is GRIZZLY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. GRIZZLY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 29 points in Scrabble, 30 in Words With Friends and 30 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterGRIZZLYTotal
Scrabble21110101429
Words With Friends31110102330
Wordfeud31110101430

Definition and meaning

A grizzly, short for grizzly bear, is a North American subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis). These massive predators, weighing up to 800 pounds, are distinguished by their shoulder hump, long claws, and often grizzled (gray-tipped) fur that gives them their name.

As an adjective, grizzly means gray or gray-haired, particularly referring to hair that has become gray with age or that has gray streaks. The term captures the salt-and-pepper appearance that inspired the bear's common name.

In word games, GRIZZLY offers a solid 7-letter word with two Z's, providing excellent scoring opportunities. The double Z configuration is uncommon in English, making this word particularly valuable for using multiple high-scoring tiles.

GRIZZLY in a sentence

  • The grizzly emerged from the forest, its massive form dwarfing the surrounding vegetation.
  • His grizzly beard gave him a distinguished, weathered appearance.
  • GRIZZLY with both Z's on premium squares scored impressively.

Synonyms

  • GRIZZLY BEARFull name
  • BROWN BEARSpecies name
  • GRAYColor meaning
  • GRIZZLEDGray-streaked

Antonyms

  • BLACK BEARDifferent species
  • YOUTHFULOpposite of grizzled

Word forms

  • Plural Form: grizzlies

Origin

The word 'grizzly' comes from 'grizzle,' meaning gray or gray-haired, from Old French 'grisel,' from 'gris' meaning gray. The term was first applied to the bears in the early 1800s by explorers who noted their gray-tipped fur. The scientific name 'horribilis' means 'horrible' or 'fearsome,' reflecting early encounters.

Anagrams, hooks and words inside GRIZZLY

Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of GRIZZLY.

Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.

Words inside GRIZZLY: 6 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: ZIGGIRLYGYRIGIRLRIGLI. See all words from GRIZZLY.

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Did you know?

  • Grizzly bears can run up to 35 mph, faster than an Olympic sprinter.
  • A grizzly's bite force is over 1,200 PSI, strong enough to crush a bowling ball.
  • Grizzlies were eliminated from 98% of their original US range but are slowly recovering.

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