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CRESCENDI

/kɹɛˈʃɛndi/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

C 3/4
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E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of CRESCENDI

noun

An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.

noun

A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax.

"Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo."

noun

The climax of a gradual increase.

"Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo."

Antonyms of CRESCENDI

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of CRESCENDI in a Sentence

  • "Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo."
  • "Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is CRESCENDI a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: CRESCENDI uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CRESCENDI

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

Letter crescendi Total
Scrabble 311131121 14
WWF 411141221 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRESCENDI

100 words from the letters in CRESCENDI

8-letter words

How to Use CRESCENDI in Word Games

CRESCENDI is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CRESCENDI

What does CRESCENDI mean?
CRESCENDI is a noun. An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
Is CRESCENDI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRESCENDI is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRESCENDI worth in Scrabble?
CRESCENDI is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRESCENDI?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CRESCENDI. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.