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Is CRUD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRUD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRUD mean?

  1. noun

    heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing

  2. noun

    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

  3. noun

    an ill-defined bodily ailment

    “he said he had the crud and needed a doctor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + D (2) = 7 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 CRUD

Single letters that turn CRUD 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 hooks3

Anagrams of CRUD

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CRUD

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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