Starting With CRI
6 words · highest scoring is critique at 19 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With CRI
There are 6 eight letter words starting with CRI in our dictionary. The highest scoring is critique at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CRICKETS, CRIPPLED, CRITICAL among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words Starting With CRI at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With CRI
- critique19
- crickets16
- crippled15
- criminal12
- critical12
- criteria10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With CRI
- crickets16
- criminal12
- crippled15
- criteria10
- critical12
- critique19
8 Letter Words Starting With CRI by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With CRI Defined
- cricketsNoun · 16 points
- an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs. The male produces a characteristic musical chirping sound
- criminalNoun · 12 points
- a person who has committed a crime
- crippledAdjective · 15 points
- severely damaged or malfunctioning
- criteriaNoun · 10 points
- a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
- criticalAdjective · 12 points
- expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements
- critiqueNoun · 19 points
- a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory
8 Letter Words Starting With CRI: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with CRI are there?
There are 6 eight letter words starting with CRI in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with CRI?
CRITIQUE is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with CRI?
CRICKETS, CRIPPLED, CRITICAL are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with CRI. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with CRI valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.