With CRON
6 words · highest scoring is bacronym at 17 points
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About 8 Letter Words With CRON
There are 6 eight letter words containing CRON in our dictionary. The highest scoring is bacronym at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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8 Letter Words With CRON at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With CRON
- bacronym17
- acronyms15
- cronyism15
- cronkest14
- mucrones12
- omicrons12
8 Letter Words With CRON Defined
- bacronymNoun · 17 points
- an acronym deliberately formed from a phrase whose initial letters spell out a particular word or words, either to create a memorable name or as a fanciful explanation of a word's origin
- acronymsNoun · 15 points
- an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA)
- cronyismNoun · 15 points
- the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications
- mucronesNoun · 12 points
- a short sharp point at the end of a part or organ
- omicronsNoun · 12 points
- the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ο, ο), transliterated as ‘o’
8 Letter Words With CRON: Questions
How many eight letter words containing CRON are there?
There are 6 eight letter words containing CRON in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing CRON?
BACRONYM is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing CRON?
ACRONYMS, CRONKEST, MUCRONES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing CRON. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing CRON 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.