How many points is CRINGE worth in Scrabble?

CRINGE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRINGE?

CRINGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRINGED, CRINGES, CRINGEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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9 pts

CRINGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. CRINGE is a adjective form of cringy. CRINGY means "awkward".

/kɹɪnd͡ʒ/

Pronunciation: /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/

A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.
Example: He glanced with a cringe at the mess on his desk.
A servile obeisance.
A crick.

To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
Example: He cringed as the bird collided with the window.
To bow or crouch in servility.
To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CRINGE is a adjective form of cringy. CRINGY means "awkward".

In a sentence: "It is cringe."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRINGE. It scores 9 points.

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Is CRINGE a Scrabble word?: CRINGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does CRINGE mean?: CRINGE is a adjective form of cringy. CRINGY means "awkward".
How do you use CRINGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cringe."
How many points is CRINGE worth in Scrabble?: CRINGE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRINGE?: CRINGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRINGE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRINGED, CRINGES, CRINGEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.