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Is CRIB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRIB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRIB mean?

  1. noun

    baby bed with high sides made of slats

  2. noun

    a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)

  3. noun

    a bin or granary for storing grains

  4. noun

    the cards discarded by players at cribbage

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + B (3) = 8 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 CRIB

Single letters that turn CRIB into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CRIB

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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