CROSSBOW
8-letter word
CROSSBOW is a valid Scrabble word
Is CROSSBOW Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CROSSBOW has 8 |
| 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 CROSSBOW Mean?
a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
CROSSBOW Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or B or W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CROSSBOW — Word Stats
Is CROSSBOW Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CROSSBOW scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CROSSBOW are C (3 pts), B (3 pts), W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CROSSBOW Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CROSSBOW scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CROSSBOW scores 17 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CROSSBOW a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CROSSBOW cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CROSSBOW has 8 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 CROSSBOW's letters: BOORS · BROOS · BROWS · CORSO · CROSS · CROWS
Is CROSSBOW Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CROSSBOW 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 CROSSBOW:
C______________WC______W Is CROSSBOW Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CROSSBOW 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CROSSBOW's letters.
Words You Can Make From CROSSBOW
Shorter words hidden in CROSSBOW's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CROSSBOW →Anagrams of CROSSBOW
No perfect anagrams exist for CROSSBOW — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CROSSBOW
Is CROSSBOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CROSSBOW is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CROSSBOW in Scrabble?
CROSSBOW scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is CROSSBOW valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CROSSBOW is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does CROSSBOW mean?
CROSSBOW: a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
Can CROSSBOW be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CROSSBOW has 8 letters.
What words can you make from CROSSBOW's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CROSSBOW's letters. Short words like BO, BR, BS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CROSSBOW have any anagrams?
No. CROSSBOW has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CROSSBOW in the dictionary?
Yes. CROSSBOW appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.