CRUX
/kɹʌks/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of CRUX
The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
"The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished."
The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
A puzzle or difficulty.
Examples of CRUX in a Sentence
- "The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished."
Word Details
Is CRUX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRUX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CRUX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CRUX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | u | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRUX
5 words from the letters in CRUX
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CRUX in Word Games
CRUX is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CRUX is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRUX to find 5 additional valid words.