CRESCENDI
/kɹɛˈʃɛndi/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CRESCENDI
An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax.
"Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo."
The climax of a gradual increase.
"Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo."
Examples of CRESCENDI in a Sentence
- "Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo."
- "Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo."
Word Details
Is CRESCENDI a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRESCENDI is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | r | e | s | c | e | n | d | i | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRESCENDI
100 words from the letters in CRESCENDI
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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.
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