CRUSADES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CRUSADES
Any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims.
"During the crusades, many Muslims and Christians and Jews were slaughtered."
Any war instigated and blessed by the Church for alleged religious ends. Especially, papal sanctioned military campaigns against infidels or heretics.
A grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.
"a crusade against drug abuse"
To go on a military crusade.
To make a grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.
"He crusaded against similar injustices for the rest of his life."
Examples of CRUSADES in a Sentence
- "During the crusades, many Muslims and Christians and Jews were slaughtered."
- "a crusade against drug abuse"
- "He crusaded against similar injustices for the rest of his life."
Word Details
Is CRUSADES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUSADES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRUSADES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRUSADES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | s | a | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUSADES
100 words from the letters in CRUSADES
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How to Use CRUSADES in Word Games
CRUSADES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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