How many points is CRAB worth in Scrabble?

CRAB is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRAB?

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

Can you add a letter to CRAB?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRAB, CRABS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRAB

8 pts

CRAB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers

Share CRAB

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRAB. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

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

SCRAB9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CRAB. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

CRABS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

CRAB Scrabble FAQ

Is CRAB a Scrabble word?: CRAB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is CRAB worth in Scrabble?: CRAB is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRAB?: CRAB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRAB?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRAB, CRABS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.