Grifter

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who uses deception or fraud to swindle others out of money or valuables.

“The grifter posed as a council inspector to extract cash from unsuspecting elderly residents.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

grift·er

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Synonyms

swindlerdefrauderchisellerchiselergougerscammer

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

GR- start with F in the middle and -ER ending, F is an uncommon Wordle letter worth testing early

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Scrabble

F scores 4 and sits in a well-balanced 7-letter word, GRIFTER is a reliable mid-game rack clearer

Words Related to Grifter

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “grifter” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

drifter

Words you can make from Grifter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “grifter”.

regift ferri firer freir freit frier greit grief grift irreg refit rerig rifer terri tiger tigre tirer trier ferr fire fret frig frit geir

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