CRIMPS
/kɹɪmps/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRIMPS
A fastener or a fastening method that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together, often with a tool that adds indentations to capture the parts.
"The strap was held together by a simple metal crimp."
The natural curliness of wool fibres.
(usually in the plural) Hair that is shaped so it bends back and forth in many short kinks.
To press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate.
"Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."
To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.
"He crimped the wire in place."
To pinch and hold; to seize.
An agent who procures seamen, soldier, etc., especially by decoying, entrapping, impressing, or seducing them.
(specifically) One who infringes sub-section 1 of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1854, applied to a person other than the owner, master, etc., who engages seamen without a license from the Board of Trade.
Examples of CRIMPS in a Sentence
- "The strap was held together by a simple metal crimp."
- "Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."
- "He crimped the wire in place."
Word Details
Is CRIMPS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRIMPS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRIMPS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRIMPS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | i | m | p | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRIMPS
50 words from the letters in CRIMPS
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How to Use CRIMPS in Word Games
CRIMPS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CRIMPS 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 CRIMPS to find 50 additional valid words.