CULPRIT
[ˈkʰʌɫpɹɪt]
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CULPRIT
The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.
"I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now."
A prisoner accused but not yet tried.
Examples of CULPRIT in a Sentence
- "I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now."
Word Details
Is CULPRIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CULPRIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CULPRIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CULPRIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | l | p | r | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CULPRIT
55 words from the letters in CULPRIT
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How to Use CULPRIT in Word Games
CULPRIT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CULPRIT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CULPRIT to find 55 additional valid words.