ten-letter word · 14 points
Is CRISSCROSS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRISSCROSS is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb, most often meaning “cross in a pattern, often random”.
Quick answer
Is CRISSCROSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CRISSCROSS is a valid 10-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 10
- Scrabble
- 14 pts
- Words With Friends
- 16 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 98th percentile
CRISSCROSS meaning and definition
CRISSCROSS has 4 common senses and works as a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb. The most common meaning is listed first.
CRISSCROSS as a verb
- Cross in a pattern, often random.
CRISSCROSS as a noun
- A marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
CRISSCROSS as an adjective
- Marked with crossing lines.
CRISSCROSS as an adverb
- Crossing one another in opposite directions.
CRISSCROSS Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
CRISSCROSS scores 14 in Scrabble and 16 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 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 16 |
CRISSCROSS on premium squares
On a double word square CRISSCROSS scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 10 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of CRISSCROSS
No other word uses exactly the letters in CRISSCROSS.
Unscramble CRISSCROSS: 53 words from its letters
The letters C, R, I, S, S, C, R, O, S, S make 53 shorter words, up to 8 letters long. Most common first.
Words like CRISSCROSS
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More 10-letter words starting with CR
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- crossbreed15
- crosscheck23
- crosshatch20
- crosspiece16
- crustacean14
- crystalise15
- crystalize24
- creatively18
- creativity18
- creditable15
- critically17
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CRISSCROSS word facts
CRISSCROSS is a 10-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and O) and 8 consonants, with S, C and R repeated. It starts with C and ends with S. By corpus frequency, CRISSCROSS is among the top 2% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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CRISSCROSS Scrabble word FAQ
Is CRISSCROSS a Scrabble word?
Yes. CRISSCROSS is a valid 10-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does CRISSCROSS mean?
CRISSCROSS is used as a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb. Its most common meaning is “cross in a pattern, often random”.
How many points is CRISSCROSS worth in Scrabble?
CRISSCROSS is worth 14 points in Scrabble: C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + S (1). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.
How many points is CRISSCROSS in Words With Friends?
CRISSCROSS is worth 16 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does CRISSCROSS have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CRISSCROSS, but 53 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in CRISSCROSS?
You can make 53 shorter words from the letters in CRISSCROSS, including CROSS, SO, OS and SIC.
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