CRUCIFY
/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of CRUCIFY
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
"After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media."
To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.
"West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!"
Examples of CRUCIFY in a Sentence
- "After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media."
- "West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!"
Word Details
Is CRUCIFY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUCIFY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRUCIFY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for CRUCIFY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | c | i | f | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUCIFY
20 words from the letters in CRUCIFY
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How to Use CRUCIFY in Word Games
CRUCIFY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CRUCIFY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRUCIFY to find 20 additional valid words.