Starting With CRU
8 words · highest scoring is crucifix at 22 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With CRU
There are 8 eight letter words starting with CRU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is crucifix at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CRUCIBLE, CRUISERS, CRUSADES 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 CRU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With CRU
- crucifix22
- crutches15
- crucible14
- crushing14
- cruising11
- crusader11
- crusades11
- cruisers10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With CRU
- crucible14
- crucifix22
- cruisers10
- cruising11
- crusader11
- crusades11
- crushing14
- crutches15
8 Letter Words Starting With CRU by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With CRU Defined
- crucibleNoun · 14 points
- a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures
- crucifixNoun · 22 points
- a representation of a cross with a figure of Christ on it
- cruisersNoun · 10 points
- a relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer and less heavily armed than a battleship
- crusaderNoun · 11 points
- a fighter in the medieval Crusades
- crusadesNoun · 11 points
- each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to the Holy Land in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries
- crushingAdjective · 14 points
- causing overwhelming disappointment or embarrassment
8 Letter Words Starting With CRU: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with CRU are there?
There are 8 eight letter words starting with CRU in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with CRU?
CRUCIFIX is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with CRU?
CRUCIBLE, CRUISERS, CRUSADES are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with CRU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with CRU 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.