CRUEL
/kɹuː(ə)l/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CRUEL
verb
- To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
- To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
adjective
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Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
"The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
- Harsh; severe.
adverb
- To a great degree; terribly.
noun
- Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
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Anagrams of CRUEL
lucre7
ulcer7
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About the word CRUEL
Is "CRUEL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CRUEL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CRUEL" worth?
In Scrabble, "CRUEL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "CRUEL" mean?
To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
What are the anagrams of "CRUEL"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as CRUEL: LUCRE, ULCER.