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Cruel

Yes, cruel is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does cruel mean?

adjective

  1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering a barbarous crime

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cruel

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of cruel

Words you can make from cruel

Unscramble CRUEL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cruel a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cruel 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 cruel worth in Scrabble?

Cruel is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cruel mean?

Cruel means: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.

Could cruel be a Wordle answer?

Cruel is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.