How many points is CRAWLS worth in Scrabble?

CRAWLS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRAWLS?

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

Can you add a letter to CRAWLS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRAWLS

11 pts

CRAWLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CRAWLS is a verb form of crawl. CRAWL means "move on one's hands and knees".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of moving slowly on hands and knees etc, or with frequent stops.
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.
A very slow pace.
Example: My computer has slowed down to a crawl since I installed that software package.

verb

To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.
Example: Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench.
To move forward slowly, with frequent stops.
Example: The rush-hour traffic crawled around the bypass.
To act in a servile manner.
Example: Don't come crawling to me with your useless apologies!

noun

A pen or enclosure of stakes and hurdles for holding fish.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRAWLS is a verb form of crawl. CRAWL means "move on one's hands and knees".

In a sentence: "They crawls."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CRAWL10 pts

Front hooks

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

SCRAWLS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

CRAWLS Scrabble FAQ

Is CRAWLS a Scrabble word?: CRAWLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CRAWLS mean?: CRAWLS is a verb form of crawl. CRAWL means "move on one's hands and knees".
How do you use CRAWLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They crawls."
How many points is CRAWLS worth in Scrabble?: CRAWLS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRAWLS?: CRAWLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRAWLS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRAWLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.