seven-letter word · 11 points
Is CRIMSON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRIMSON is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, most often meaning “of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies”.
Quick answer
Is CRIMSON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CRIMSON is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: MICRONS.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 14 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
CRIMSON meaning and definition
CRIMSON has 4 common senses and works as an adjective, a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
CRIMSON as an adjective
- Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
- Characterized by violence or bloodshed.
CRIMSON as a noun
- A deep and vivid red color.
CRIMSON as a verb
- Turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame.
CRIMSON Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
CRIMSON scores 11 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 4 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 14 |
CRIMSON on premium squares
On a double word square CRIMSON scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of CRIMSON
1 word uses exactly the same 7 letters as CRIMSON. See all anagrams of CRIMSON.
- microns11
Unscramble CRIMSON: 126 words from its letters
The letters C, R, I, M, S, O, N make 126 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- minor7
- iron4
- no2
- on2
- scorn7
- so2
- corn6
- sin3
- con5
- in2
- rim5
- coin6
- norm6
- son3
- os2
- sic5
- sir3
- cos5
- icon6
- io2
- mi4
- miro6
- mo4
- mon5
- or2
- rosin5
- si2
- som5
- sonic7
- ion3
- irons5
- ism5
- micron10
- cis5
- coir6
- corm8
- ins3
- mic7
- micro9
- minors8
- minos7
- miso6
- mons6
- morn6
- mors6
- nim5
- ois3
- roc5
- rom5
- scion7
- scrim9
- cion6
- cions7
- coins7
- coirs7
- coms8
- coni6
- cons6
- cor5
- corms9
- corni7
- corns7
- cors6
- cosmin10
- crim8
- crims9
- crios7
- cris6
- icons7
- inro4
- ions4
- ios3
- is2
- iso3
- mico8
- micos9
- micros10
- mics8
- mino6
- mir5
- miros7
- mirs6
- mis5
- moc7
- mocs8
- moi5
- mor5
- morns7
- mos5
- nims6
- nis3
- noir4
- noirs5
- nom5
- nomic9
- noms6
- nor3
- nori4
- noris5
- norms7
- nos3
- oi2
- om4
- oms5
- ons3
- orc5
- orcin7
- orcins8
- orcs6
- ornis5
- ors3
- osmic9
- rims6
- rin3
- rins4
- rocs6
- roin4
- roins5
- roms6
- sim5
Words like CRIMSON
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Add one letter to CRIMSON
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CRIMSON word facts
CRIMSON is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and O) and 5 consonants. It starts with C and ends with N. By corpus frequency, CRIMSON is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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CRIMSON Scrabble word FAQ
Is CRIMSON a Scrabble word?
Yes. CRIMSON is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does CRIMSON mean?
CRIMSON is used as an adjective, a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies”.
How many points is CRIMSON worth in Scrabble?
CRIMSON is worth 11 points in Scrabble: C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + S (1) + O (1) + N (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is CRIMSON in Words With Friends?
CRIMSON is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of CRIMSON?
CRIMSON has 1 anagram: MICRONS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in CRIMSON?
You can make 126 shorter words from the letters in CRIMSON, including MINOR, IRON, NO and ON.
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