CROUCHING
/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪŋ/
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of CROUCHING
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."
To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
To sign with the cross; bless.
The action of the verb crouch.
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
Is CROUCHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CROUCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | r | o | u | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CROUCHING
100 words from the letters in CROUCHING
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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.
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