Clues for the word "GRIND"

We've had 79 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 99 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on May 15, 2026.

Definition of grind

v. t. - To reduce to powder by friction, as in a mill, or with the teeth; to crush into small fragments; to produce as by the action of millstones.
v. t. - To wear down, polish, or sharpen, by friction; to make smooth, sharp, or pointed; to whet, as a knife or drill; to rub against one another, as teeth, etc.
v. t. - To oppress by severe exactions; to harass.
v. t. - To study hard for examination.
v. i. - To perform the operation of grinding something; to turn the millstones.
v. i. - To become ground or pulverized by friction; as, this corn grinds well.
v. i. - To become polished or sharpened by friction; as, glass grinds smooth; steel grinds to a sharp edge.
v. i. - To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
v. i. - To perform hard aud distasteful service; to drudge; to study hard, as for an examination.
n. - The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
n. - Any severe continuous work or occupation; esp., hard and uninteresting study.
n. - A hard student; a dig.