CRUNCH
/kɹʌntʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRUNCH
A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.
A critical moment or event.
A problem that leads to a crisis.
To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.
"When I came home, Susan was watching TV with her feet up on the couch, crunching a piece of celery."
To be crushed with a noisy crackling sound.
"Beetles crunched beneath the men's heavy boots as they worked."
To calculate or otherwise process (e.g. to crunch numbers: to perform mathematical calculations). Presumably from the sound made by mechanical calculators.
"That metadata makes it much easier for the search engine to crunch the data for queries."
Examples of CRUNCH in a Sentence
- "When I came home, Susan was watching TV with her feet up on the couch, crunching a piece of celery."
- "Beetles crunched beneath the men's heavy boots as they worked."
- "That metadata makes it much easier for the search engine to crunch the data for queries."
Word Details
Is CRUNCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUNCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRUNCH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRUNCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | n | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUNCH
15 words from the letters in CRUNCH
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How to Use CRUNCH in Word Games
CRUNCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CRUNCH 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 CRUNCH to find 15 additional valid words.