CRADLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CRADLES
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
"a cradle of crime"
Infancy, or very early life.
"from the cradle to the grave"
To contain in or as if in a cradle.
To rock (a baby to sleep).
To wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively.
"cradling the injured man’s head in her arms"
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
Is CRADLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRADLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | r | a | d | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRADLES
100 words from the letters in CRADLES
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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.