Griffin

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It symbolises strength and wisdom in heraldry and legend.

“The family coat of arms featured a golden griffin on a blue background.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɡrɪfɪn/

Syllables

grif·fin

Related Words

Synonyms

gryphon griffon

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double F pattern and vowels I pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; double F and G together provide good value

Words Related to Griffin

Words one letter different

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griffon

Words you can make from Griffin

Shorter words formed from the letters in “griffin”.

fifing firing griff iring riffi fini firn frig girn grin niff riff ring

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