CRUTCH
/kɹʌtʃ/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CRUTCH
noun
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A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
"He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."
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Something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
"Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him."
verb
- To support on crutches; to prop up.
- To move on crutches.
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About the word CRUTCH
Is "CRUTCH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CRUTCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CRUTCH" worth?
In Scrabble, "CRUTCH" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "CRUTCH" mean?
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
Does "CRUTCH" have any anagrams?
No, "CRUTCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.