gross

ADJECTIVENOUNVERB /groʊs/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G

gross is a valid 5-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2R1O1S1S1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING

What does gross mean?

ADJECTIVE · 7 SENSES
1

Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.

“gross negligence”

2

Lacking fine distinctions or detail.

“the gross details of the structure appear reasonable”

SIMILAR
3

Repellently fat.

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
4

Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.

“gross ineptitude”

“gross injustice”

5

Visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features).

SYNONYMS
6

Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent.

“a revoltingly gross expletive”

SIMILAR
RELATED
7

Before any deductions.

“gross income”

ANTONYMS
SIMILAR
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

The entire amount of income before any deductions are made.

2

Twelve dozen.

SYNONYMS
144
VERB · 1 SENSE
1

Earn before taxes, expenses, etc.