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Is CRUTCH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRUTCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRUTCH mean?

  1. noun

    a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

  2. noun

    anything that serves as an expedient

    “he uses drugs as a psychological crutch”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6

C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 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 CRUTCH

CRUTCH 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 CRUTCH

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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