Is CRADLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRADLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRADLE mean?
- verb
hold gently and carefully
“He cradles the child in his arms”
- noun
a baby bed with sides and rockers
- noun
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
“the birthplace of civilization”
- noun
birth of a person
“he was taught from the cradle never to cry”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CRADLE
Single letters that turn CRADLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of CRADLE
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Words you can make from CRADLE
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