CRUEL
/kɹuː(ə)l/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective, adverb, noun
Definition of CRUEL
To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
"The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
Harsh; severe.
Cool; awesome; neat.
To a great degree; terribly.
Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
Examples of CRUEL in a Sentence
- "The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
Word Details
Is CRUEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRUEL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRUEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUEL
25 words from the letters in CRUEL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CRUEL in Word Games
CRUEL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CRUEL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRUEL to find 25 additional valid words.