CRINKLE
7-letter word
CRINKLE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CRINKLE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CRINKLE has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does CRINKLE Mean?
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
CRINKLE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CRINKLE — Word Stats
Is CRINKLE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CRINKLE scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CRINKLE are C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CRINKLE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CRINKLE scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CRINKLE scores 16 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CRINKLE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CRINKLE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CRINKLE has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from CRINKLE's letters: CERIN · CINEL · CLERK · CLINE · CLINK · CRILE
Is CRINKLE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CRINKLE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CRINKLE:
C____________EC_____E Is CRINKLE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CRINKLE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CRINKLE's letters.
Words You Can Make From CRINKLE
Shorter words hidden in CRINKLE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as CRINKLE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About CRINKLE
Is CRINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CRINKLE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CRINKLE in Scrabble?
CRINKLE scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is CRINKLE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CRINKLE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does CRINKLE mean?
CRINKLE: make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
Can CRINKLE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CRINKLE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from CRINKLE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CRINKLE's letters. Short words like CE, CK, CL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CRINKLE have any anagrams?
Yes — CRINKLE's letters can also spell: CLINKER.
Is CRINKLE in the dictionary?
Yes. CRINKLE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.