8-Letter Words Starting With CRU
- 62 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With CRU
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With CRU 62 words
How common is CRU at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 62 eight-letter words that start with CRU. They average 13.5 points, the best is CRUCIFIX (22 points) and 40.3% end in S.
- Total words
- 62
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.5
- out of 22 max
- Everyday words
- 29%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 40.3% of words
Most common last letters
- s 40.3%
- r 14.5%
- d 11.3%
Top vowel pairs
- ie16.1%
- ui6.5%
- ia4.8%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with CRU
c 3r 1u 1c 3i 1f 4i 1x 8
C 3 + R 1 + U 1 + C 3 + I 1 + F 4 + I 1 + X 8 = 22 points
- Double word
- 44 pts
- Triple word
- 66 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
crucifix
- nounrepresentation of the cross on which Jesus died
- nouna gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
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How many eight-letter words that start with CRU are there?
There are 62 eight-letter words that start with CRU in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with CRU?
CRUCIFIX is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CRUMMACK (20), CRUMMOCK (20), CRUZADOS (20).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with CRU?
Everyday examples include CRUNCHES, CRUISING, CRUNCHED, CRUSTIER, CRUMMIER, CRUSHING, CRUCIFIX, CRUSADER. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with CRU score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include CRUMMACK (20), CRUMMOCK (20), CRUZADOS (20), CRUIZIES (19). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.