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CRADLES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
R 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of CRADLES

noun

A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

noun

The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.

"a cradle of crime"

noun

Infancy, or very early life.

"from the cradle to the grave"

verb

To contain in or as if in a cradle.

verb

To rock (a baby to sleep).

verb

To wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively.

"cradling the injured man’s head in her arms"

Synonyms of CRADLES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CRADLES in a Sentence

  • "a cradle of crime"
  • "from the cradle to the grave"
  • "cradling the injured man’s head in her arms"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is CRADLES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CRADLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRADLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for CRADLES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cradles Total
Scrabble 3112111 10
WWF 4112211 12

Anagrams of CRADLES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRADLES

100 words from the letters in CRADLES

7-letter words

How to Use CRADLES in Word Games

CRADLES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CRADLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRADLES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CRADLES

What does CRADLES mean?
CRADLES is a noun. A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
Is CRADLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRADLES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRADLES worth in Scrabble?
CRADLES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRADLES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CRADLES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CRADLES?
Synonyms of CRADLES include: rocker, rest. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CRADLES?
The anagrams of CRADLES (words using the exact same letters) are: SCALDER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.