Word: CRONES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of CRONES
- An old woman.
- An archetypal figure, a Wise Woman.
- An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "crones" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "crones" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRONES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CRONES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CRONES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CRONES:
- # the crones effect
- # master of crones
- # playing with crones
- # in terms of crones
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CRONES:
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Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CRONES:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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