How many points is CROSS worth in Scrabble?

CROSS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CROSS?

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

Can you add a letter to CROSS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CROSS

7 pts

CROSS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. CROSS means "ill-tempered".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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Pronunciation

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noun

A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
Example: Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.
Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
Example: Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.

Synonyms: True Cross, hybrid

verb

To make or form a cross.
To move relatively.
(social) To oppose.

Synonyms: cross-fertilize, crossbreed

adjective

Transverse; lying across the main direction.
Example: At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.
Opposite, opposed to.
Example: His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.
Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.

Synonyms: angry, annoyed, irritated, antipodal, contrarily, opposed, reverse

preposition

Across
Example: She walked cross the mountains.
Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.
Example: The Lorentz force is q times v cross B.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ill-tempered

In a sentence: "It is cross."

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Related words

Front hooks

Add one letter before CROSS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ACROSS8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CROSS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

CROSSE8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CROSS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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CROSS Scrabble FAQ

Is CROSS a Scrabble word?: CROSS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does CROSS mean?: ill-tempered
How do you use CROSS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cross."
How many points is CROSS worth in Scrabble?: CROSS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CROSS?: CROSS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CROSS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACROSS, CROSSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.