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Crab

Yes, crab is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does crab mean?

noun

  1. decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
  2. a quarrelsome grouch
  3. the edible flesh of any of various crabs

verb

  1. direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
  2. scurry sideways like a crab
  3. fish for crab

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for crab

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of crab

  • carb

Words you can make from crab

Unscramble CRAB for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is crab a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Crab is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is crab worth in Scrabble?

Crab is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does crab mean?

Crab means: decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers.