How many points is CRUCIAL worth in Scrabble?

CRUCIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRUCIAL?

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

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CRUCIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CRUCIAL means "of supreme importance".

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
Example: A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower.
Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
(Bermuda) Very good; excellent; particularly applied to reggae music.
Example: Delbert Wilkins is the most crucial pirate radio DJ in Brixton.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

of supreme importance

In a sentence: "It is crucial."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRUCIAL. It scores 11 points.

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

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Is CRUCIAL a Scrabble word?: CRUCIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CRUCIAL mean?: of supreme importance
How do you use CRUCIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is crucial."
How many points is CRUCIAL worth in Scrabble?: CRUCIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRUCIAL?: CRUCIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).