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CRIMPING

/ˈkɹɪmpɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of CRIMPING

verb

To press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate.

"Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."

verb

To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.

"He crimped the wire in place."

verb

To pinch and hold; to seize.

verb

To impress (seamen or soldiers); to entrap, to decoy.

noun

The act by which something is crimped.

Examples of CRIMPING in a Sentence

  • "Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."
  • "He crimped the wire in place."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
20
points

Is CRIMPING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: CRIMPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CRIMPING

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

Letter crimping Total
Scrabble 31133112 15
WWF 41144123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRIMPING

52 words from the letters in CRIMPING

7-letter words

criming 12/16 UK pricing 12/16 USUKWWF priming 12/16 USUKWWF

6-letter words

imping 11/15 USUKWWF ricing 9/12 USUKWWF miring 9/12 USUKWWF riming 9/12 USUKWWF riping 9/12 USUKWWF

5-letter words

crimp 11/14 USUKWWF primi 9/11 USUKWWF icing 8/11 USUKWWF piing 8/11 USUKWWF ricin 7/9 USUKWWF mirin 7/9 UK iring 6/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gimp 9/12 USUKWWF impi 8/10 USUKWWF crip 8/10 UK prim 8/10 USUKWWF ming 7/10 UK ping 7/10 USUKWWF grim 7/9 USUKWWF migr 7/9 UK grip 7/9 USUKWWF prig 7/9 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF miri 6/7 USUKWWF pirn 6/8 USUKWWF giri 5/6 UK girn 5/7 USUKWWF grin 5/7 USUKWWF ring 5/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

mic 7/9 UK pic 7/9 USUKWWF imp 7/9 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK mig 6/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF cir 5/6 UK mir 5/6 USUKWWF rim 5/6 USUKWWF rip 5/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF rig 4/5 USUKWWF rin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

mi 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use CRIMPING in Word Games

CRIMPING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRIMPING to find 52 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CRIMPING

What does CRIMPING mean?
CRIMPING is a verb. To press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate.
Is CRIMPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRIMPING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRIMPING worth in Scrabble?
CRIMPING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRIMPING?
You can make 52 words from the letters in CRIMPING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.