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CRUCIAL

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

C 3/4
R 1/1
U 1/2
C 3/4
I 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2
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Definition of CRUCIAL

adjective

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

"A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

adjective

Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.

adjective

(Bermuda) Very good; excellent; particularly applied to reggae music.

"Delbert Wilkins is the most crucial pirate radio DJ in Brixton."

Examples of CRUCIAL in a Sentence

  • "A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."
  • "Delbert Wilkins is the most crucial pirate radio DJ in Brixton."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is CRUCIAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRUCIAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for CRUCIAL

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

Letter crucial Total
Scrabble 3113111 11
WWF 4124112 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUCIAL

41 words from the letters in CRUCIAL

6-letter words

curial 8/11 USUKWWF uracil 8/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

circa 9/11 USUKWWF clair 7/9 UK aulic 7/10 USUKWWF auric 7/9 USUKWWF curia 7/9 USUKWWF urali 5/7 UK urial 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

laic 6/8 USUKWWF carl 6/8 USUKWWF cirl 6/8 UK caul 6/9 USUKWWF uric 6/8 USUKWWF curl 6/9 USUKWWF aril 4/5 USUKWWF lair 4/5 USUKWWF lari 4/5 USUKWWF liar 4/5 USUKWWF lira 4/5 USUKWWF rail 4/5 USUKWWF rial 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

lac 5/7 USUKWWF arc 5/6 USUKWWF car 5/6 USUKWWF cir 5/6 UK cru 5/7 UK cur 5/7 USUKWWF ruc 5/7 UK ail 3/4 USUKWWF air 3/3 USUKWWF rai 3/3 UK ria 3/3 USUKWWF lar 3/4 USUKWWF lur 3/5 UK

2-letter words

ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF ar 2/2 USWWF ur 2/3 UK

How to Use CRUCIAL in Word Games

CRUCIAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CRUCIAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRUCIAL to find 41 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CRUCIAL

What does CRUCIAL mean?
CRUCIAL is a adjective. Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
Is CRUCIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRUCIAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRUCIAL worth in Scrabble?
CRUCIAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRUCIAL?
You can make 41 words from the letters in CRUCIAL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.