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Is CRUX a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRUX mean?

  1. noun

    a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus

  2. noun

    the most important point

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + X (8) = 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 CRUX

CRUX 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 CRUX

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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