Is CRISSCROSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRISSCROSS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRISSCROSS mean?
- verb
cross in a pattern, often random
- noun
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
- verb
mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines
“wrinkles crisscrossed her face”
- verb
mark with a pattern of crossing lines
“crisscross the sheet of paper”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 10
C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 14 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 CRISSCROSS
CRISSCROSS 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.
Words you can make from CRISSCROSS
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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