cripple

VERBNOUN /krɪpəl/

7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C

cripple is a valid 7-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

C3R1I1P3P3L1E1

3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39

MEANING

What does cripple mean?

VERB · 2 SENSES

Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg.

“The accident has crippled her for life”

SYNONYMS

BROADER

NARROWER

Deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless.

“This measure crippled our efforts”

SYNONYMS

BROADER

NOUN · 1 SENSE

Someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back.

BROADER

NARROWER

AT THE BOARD

SAME TILES, DIFFERENT WORDS

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