Grip

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A firm hold or grasp. The ability to maintain control of something.

“He tightened his grip on the steering wheel.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɡrɪp/

Related Words

Synonyms

grasp hold clasp

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Single vowel I with common starting pattern GR.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, P provides decent scoring value.

Words Related to Grip

Words one letter different

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crip drip grid grig grim grin gris grit trip

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “grip”.

gerip graip grimp gripe griph grips gript gripy pirog prigs sprig

Longer words starting with Grip

Words that begin with “grip”.

gripe griph grips gript gripy

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