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CRU

3 letters · 1 syllable

C 3/4
R 1/1
U 1/2

Definition of CRU

CRU is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is CRU a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends

Tip: Short words like CRU are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for CRU

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

Letter cru Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 412 7

Anagrams of CRU

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRU

3 words from the letters in CRU

2-letter words

How to Use CRU in Word Games

CRU is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: CRU is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRU to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CRU

What does CRU mean?
CRU is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS).
Is CRU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRU is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRU worth in Scrabble?
CRU is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from CRU?
You can make 3 words from the letters in CRU. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CRU?
The anagrams of CRU (words using the exact same letters) are: CUR, RUC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.