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CROUCHING

/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪŋ/

9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

C 3/4
R 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
C 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CROUCHING

verb

To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

"We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."

verb

To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

verb

To sign with the cross; bless.

noun

The action of the verb crouch.

adjective

That crouches or crouch.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

Examples of CROUCHING in a Sentence

  • "We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."
  • "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is CROUCHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: CROUCHING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CROUCHING

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

Letter crouching Total
Scrabble 311134112 17
WWF 411243123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CROUCHING

100 words from the letters in CROUCHING

How to Use CROUCHING in Word Games

CROUCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CROUCHING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CROUCHING

What does CROUCHING mean?
CROUCHING is a verb. To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
Is CROUCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CROUCHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CROUCHING worth in Scrabble?
CROUCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CROUCHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CROUCHING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.