How many points is CRUEL worth in Scrabble?

CRUEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRUEL?

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

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CRUEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. CRUEL means "indifferent to the pain of others".

/kɹuː(ə)l/

Pronunciation: /kɹuː(ə)l/

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
Example: The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.
Harsh; severe.
Cool; awesome; neat.

Antonyms: merciful

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

indifferent to the pain of others

In a sentence: "It is cruel."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRUEL. It scores 7 points.

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Is CRUEL a Scrabble word?: CRUEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does CRUEL mean?: indifferent to the pain of others
How do you use CRUEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cruel."
How many points is CRUEL worth in Scrabble?: CRUEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRUEL?: CRUEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).