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Cradle

Yes, cradle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does cradle mean?

noun

  1. a baby bed with sides and rockers
  2. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence the birthplace of civilization
  3. birth of a person he was taught from the cradle never to cry

verb

  1. hold gently and carefully He cradles the child in his arms
  2. bring up from infancy
  3. hold or place in or as if in a cradle He cradled the infant in his arms

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cradle

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is cradle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cradle 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 cradle worth in Scrabble?

Cradle is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cradle mean?

Cradle means: a baby bed with sides and rockers.