CRAWL
/kɹɔl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRAWL
The act of moving slowly on hands and knees etc, or with frequent stops.
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.
A very slow pace.
"My computer has slowed down to a crawl since I installed that software package."
To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.
"Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench."
To move forward slowly, with frequent stops.
"The rush-hour traffic crawled around the bypass."
To act in a servile manner.
"Don't come crawling to me with your useless apologies!"
A pen or enclosure of stakes and hurdles for holding fish.
Examples of CRAWL in a Sentence
- "My computer has slowed down to a crawl since I installed that software package."
- "Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench."
- "The rush-hour traffic crawled around the bypass."
- "Don't come crawling to me with your useless apologies!"
Word Details
Is CRAWL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRAWL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRAWL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRAWL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | a | w | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRAWL
16 words from the letters in CRAWL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CRAWL in Word Games
CRAWL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CRAWL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRAWL to find 16 additional valid words.