CRUTCH
/kɹʌtʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRUTCH
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
"He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."
Something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
"Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him."
A crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk.
To support on crutches; to prop up.
To move on crutches.
To shear the hindquarters of a sheep; to dag.
Examples of CRUTCH in a Sentence
- "He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."
- "Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him."
Word Details
Is CRUTCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUTCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRUTCH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRUTCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUTCH
16 words from the letters in CRUTCH
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4-letter words
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2-letter words
How to Use CRUTCH in Word Games
CRUTCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CRUTCH 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 CRUTCH to find 16 additional valid words.