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Is CRIME a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRIME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRIME mean?

  1. noun

    (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

    “a long record of crimes”

  2. noun

    an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

    “crimes of the heart”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + 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 CRIME

Single letters that turn CRIME 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 CRIME

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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