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green

/ˈɡɹin/
nounadjectiveverb

GREEN meaning: the color of grass and leaves; GREEN scores 6 Scrabble points and has two anagrams.

NWL Collins ENABLE Wordle answer list

Noun 4 meanings

  1. The color of grass and leaves; a primary additive color midway between yellow and blue which is evoked by light between roughly 495–570 nm.

  2. A member of a green party; an environmentalist.

  3. A putting green, the part of a golf course near the hole.

  4. The surface upon which bowls is played.

Adjective 4 meanings

  1. Of a green hue.

    “He is wearing a green shirt.”

  2. Sickly, unwell.

    “Sally looks pretty green—is she going to be sick?”

  3. Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.

  4. Inexperienced.

    “John's kind of green, so take it easy on him this first week.”

Verb 4 meanings

  1. To make or turn (something) green or greener.

  2. To become or grow green in color.

  3. To add greenspaces to (a town, etc.).

  4. To become environmentally aware.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English grene, from Old English grēne, from Proto-West Germanic *grōnī, from Proto-Germanic *grōniz, from Proto-Indo-European *gʰreh₁- (“to grow”). More at grow. Doublet of Gruen.

Similar and opposite words

Similar
emeraldlimeenvironmentalistgreenietreehuggerfernhoneydewloden
Opposite
nongreenungreenripeprocessedsmokedcloy

Most often, green names the color associated with grass and leaves. The word also refers to an environmentalist, a golf course's putting surface, or the surface used for bowls. Its familiar spelling makes it easy to recognize, but those less common meanings matter when a clue points beyond color.

GREEN at a glance

  • GREEN has five letters, with E appearing twice.
  • Its Scrabble face-value score is 6 points.
  • GENRE and GERNE are its two anagrams.
  • Seven words are one letter away, including GREED, GREEK and GREET.

What does GREEN mean?

GREEN most commonly describes the color between yellow and blue, like fresh leaves or a lawn. In color science, it can also name an additive primary color. The word works as a noun or adjective, so a clue about a green jacket and a clue asking for a green are not necessarily asking for the same kind of answer.

The other senses are concrete: a green can be a putting area on a golf course or the playing surface for bowls, and a Green can be an environmentalist. For rhymes, GREEN shares its final sound with SEEN, QUEEN, SCREEN and KEEN.

How does GREEN score in word games?

GREEN earns 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses: G is worth 2, while R, both Es and N are worth 1 each. The double E is the quiet part of the score; the G supplies the largest share. A premium square under G changes the total more than one under any other tile.

GREEN is accepted in Collins, NWL2023 and ENABLE, and it is both a Wordle answer and an allowed guess. A GREEN meaning clue usually points to the color, but golf or environmental politics can change the intended sense. GENRE is the more familiar anagram; GERNE is much less familiar, so check your game's word list before relying on it.

Rhymes with green

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One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • GREEK10
  • GREED7
  • GREET6
  • PREEN7
  • TREEN5
  • GREIN6
  • GREES6

Questions people ask

What does GREEN mean?
GREEN usually means the color of grass and leaves. It can also refer to an environmentalist, a golf course's putting area, or the surface used for bowls. The surrounding clue helps distinguish the familiar color sense from these more specific uses.
What are the anagrams of GREEN?
GREEN has two anagrams: GENRE and GERNE. GENRE is the familiar word for a category of art or writing; GERNE is uncommon. If you are playing a word game, confirm that the less familiar spelling is accepted by your game's dictionary.
How many points is GREEN worth in Scrabble?
GREEN is worth 6 points before any board bonuses. The G contributes 2 points, and R, E, E and N contribute 1 point apiece. A letter or word premium square can raise the total when you place the tiles.

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