How many points is CRABBED worth in Scrabble?

CRABBED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRABBED?

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

Can you add a letter to CRABBED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRABBED

14 pts

CRABBED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CRABBED is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".

Meaning & examples

/kɹæbd/

verb

To fish for crabs.
To ruin.
To complain.

verb

(obsolete) To irritate, make surly or sour
To be ill-tempered; to complain or find fault.
(British dialect) To cudgel or beat, as with a crabstick

adjective

Bad-tempered or cantankerous.
Cramped, bent.
(of handwriting) Crowded together and difficult to read.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRABBED is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".

In a sentence: "The crabbed is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CRABBED. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CRAB8 pts

Front hooks

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

SCRABBED15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

CRABBED Scrabble FAQ

Is CRABBED a Scrabble word?: CRABBED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CRABBED mean?: CRABBED is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".
How do you use CRABBED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The crabbed is noted."
How many points is CRABBED worth in Scrabble?: CRABBED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRABBED?: CRABBED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRABBED?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRABBED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.