CROSSBOW
/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
C
3/4
R
1/1
O
1/1
S
1/1
S
1/1
B
3/4
O
1/1
W
4/4
Definition of CROSSBOW
noun
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
noun
A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points
Is CROSSBOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CROSSBOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: CROSSBOW uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CROSSBOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | o | s | s | b | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CROSSBOW
79 words from the letters in CROSSBOW
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
brow
9/10
USUKWWF
crow
9/10
USUKWWF
bows
9/10
USUKWWF
swob
9/10
USWWF
cows
9/10
USUKWWF
scow
9/10
USUKWWF
cobs
8/10
USUKWWF
woos
7/7
USUKWWF
rows
7/7
USUKWWF
sows
7/7
USUKWWF
boor
6/7
USUKWWF
broo
6/7
USUKWWF
boos
6/7
USUKWWF
obos
6/7
UK
coos
6/7
USUKWWF
bors
6/7
UK
bros
6/7
USWWF
orbs
6/7
USUKWWF
robs
6/7
USUKWWF
sorb
6/7
USUKWWF
cors
6/7
UK
orcs
6/7
USUKWWF
rocs
6/7
USUKWWF
boss
6/7
USUKWWF
sobs
6/7
USUKWWF
coss
6/7
USUKWWF
socs
6/7
UK
roos
4/4
UK
soso
4/4
UK
3-letter words
bow
8/9
USUKWWF
cow
8/9
USUKWWF
cob
7/9
USUKWWF
woo
6/6
USUKWWF
row
6/6
USUKWWF
ows
6/6
UK
sow
6/6
USUKWWF
wos
6/6
USUKWWF
boo
5/6
USUKWWF
obo
5/6
UK
coo
5/6
USUKWWF
bro
5/6
USWWF
orb
5/6
USUKWWF
rob
5/6
USUKWWF
cor
5/6
USWWF
orc
5/6
USUKWWF
roc
5/6
USUKWWF
bos
5/6
USUKWWF
sob
5/6
USUKWWF
cos
5/6
USWWF
roo
3/3
UK
oos
3/3
UK
ors
3/3
USUKWWF
sos
3/3
USUKWWF
How to Use CROSSBOW in Word Games
CROSSBOW is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CROSSBOW to find 79 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CROSSBOW
What does CROSSBOW mean?
CROSSBOW is a noun. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
Is CROSSBOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CROSSBOW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CROSSBOW worth in Scrabble?
CROSSBOW is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CROSSBOW?
You can make 79 words from the letters in CROSSBOW. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.