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Criminal

Yes, criminal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does criminal mean?

noun

  1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

adjective

  1. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure a criminal waste of talent
  2. guilty of crime or serious offense criminal in the sight of God and man
  3. involving or being or having the nature of a crime a criminal offense

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for criminal

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of criminal

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CRIMINAL.

Words you can make from criminal

Unscramble CRIMINAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is criminal a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Criminal 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 criminal worth in Scrabble?

Criminal is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does criminal mean?

Criminal means: someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.