Is CRYSTALLISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRYSTALLISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRYSTALLISE mean?
- verb
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
- verb
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
“crystallize minerals”
- verb
cause to take on a definite and clear shape
“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
11
Letters
C (3) + R (1) + Y (4) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 16 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 CRYSTALLISE
Single letters that turn CRYSTALLISE 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 hooks2
Words you can make from CRYSTALLISE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- sterically15
- actressy13
- classily13
- clayiest13
- clysters13
- crystals13
- literacy13
- rectally13
- sacristy13
- artlessly12
- rallyists12
- acetyls12
- clarity12
- clayier12
- clearly12
- clerisy12
- clyster12
- crassly12
- cresyls12
- crystal12
- ecstasy12
- lyrical12
- satyric12
- scarily12
- sectary12
- treacly12
- rallyist11
- serially11
- sisterly11
- styliser11
- trysails11
- acetyl11
- classy11
- creasy11
- cressy11
- cresyl11
- cyesis11
- lacily11
- lycras11
- lyrics11
- racily11
- scarey11
- articles10
- cellists10
- classier10
- elastics10
- recitals10
- scaliest10
- scariest10
- scarlets10
- sterical10
- alertly10
- estrays10
- irately10
- lyrists10
- lysates10
- rallyes10
- rayless10
- reality10
- retally10
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