Is CRUISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRUISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRUISE mean?
- verb
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
“She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible”
- verb
travel at a moderate speed
“Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude”
- noun
an ocean trip taken for pleasure
- verb
look for a sexual partner in a public place
“The men were cruising the park”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (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 CRUISE
Single letters that turn CRUISE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of CRUISE
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Words you can make from CRUISE
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