Is CRIPPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRIPPLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRIPPLE mean?
- verb
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
“This measure crippled our efforts”
- noun
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
- verb
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
“The accident has crippled her for life”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + P (3) + P (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 13 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 CRIPPLE
Single letters that turn CRIPPLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of CRIPPLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CRIPPLE
The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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