CRUMBLE
/ˈkɹʌmbəl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CRUMBLE
A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.
"blackberry and apple crumble"
To fall apart; to disintegrate.
"The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light."
To break into crumbs.
"We crumbled some bread into the water."
To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.
"Using your fingers, crumble the ingredients with the fingertips, lifting in an upward motion, until the mixture is sandy and resembles large breadcrumbs."
Examples of CRUMBLE in a Sentence
- "blackberry and apple crumble"
- "The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light."
- "We crumbled some bread into the water."
- "Using your fingers, crumble the ingredients with the fingertips, lifting in an upward motion, until the mixture is sandy and resembles large breadcrumbs."
Word Details
Is CRUMBLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUMBLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRUMBLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for CRUMBLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | m | b | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUMBLE
84 words from the letters in CRUMBLE
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How to Use CRUMBLE in Word Games
CRUMBLE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CRUMBLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRUMBLE to find 84 additional valid words.