Is CRISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRISES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRISES mean?
Crises is a form of CRISIS.
- noun
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
“they went bankrupt during the economic crisis”
- noun
a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
“after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 CRISES
CRISES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of CRISES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CRISES
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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