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8-Letter Words With CRIBE

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Popular 8-Letter Words With CRIBE

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words With CRIBE 8 words

How often does CRIBE appear in eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 eight-letter words containing CRIBE. They average 12.4 points and the best is DESCRIBE (13 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
12.4
out of 13 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
37.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 37.5%
  • d 25%
  • e 25%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word containing CRIBE

d 2e 1s 1c 3r 1i 1b 3e 1

D 2 + E 1 + S 1 + C 3 + R 1 + I 1 + B 3 + E 1 = 13 points

Double word
26 pts
Triple word
39 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

describe

  1. verbgive a description of“He drew an elaborate plan of attack”
  2. verbto give an account or representation of in words“Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental”
  3. verbmake a mark or lines on a surface“draw a line”
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How many eight-letter words containing CRIBE are there?

There are 8 eight-letter words containing CRIBE 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 containing CRIBE?

DESCRIBE is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ASCRIBED (13), ESCRIBED (13), ASCRIBES (12).

What are some common eight-letter words containing CRIBE?

Everyday examples include DESCRIBE, INSCRIBE, ASCRIBES, ASCRIBED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words containing CRIBE score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ESCRIBED (13), CRIBELLA (12), ESCRIBES (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.