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CRIPPLE

/ˈkɹɪpl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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R 1/1
I 1/1
P 3/4
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E 1/1

Definition of CRIPPLE

noun

(sometimes offensive) a person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

"He returned from war a cripple."

noun

A shortened wooden stud or brace used to construct the portion of a wall above a door or above and below a window.

noun

Scrapple.

verb

To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

"The car bomb crippled five passers-by."

verb

To damage seriously; to destroy

"My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money."

verb

To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.

"The word processor was released in a crippled demonstration version that did not allow you to save."

adjective

Crippled.

Synonyms of CRIPPLE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CRIPPLE in a Sentence

  • "He returned from war a cripple."
  • "The car bomb crippled five passers-by."
  • "My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money."
  • "The word processor was released in a crippled demonstration version that did not allow you to save."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is CRIPPLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRIPPLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for CRIPPLE

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

Letter cripple Total
Scrabble 3113311 13
WWF 4114421 17

Anagrams of CRIPPLE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use CRIPPLE in Word Games

CRIPPLE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CRIPPLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRIPPLE to find 64 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CRIPPLE

What does CRIPPLE mean?
CRIPPLE is a noun. (sometimes offensive) a person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.
Is CRIPPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRIPPLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRIPPLE worth in Scrabble?
CRIPPLE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRIPPLE?
You can make 64 words from the letters in CRIPPLE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CRIPPLE?
Synonyms of CRIPPLE include: disabled, limit, restrict. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CRIPPLE?
The anagrams of CRIPPLE (words using the exact same letters) are: CLIPPER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.