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Is crunch a Scrabble word?

Yes, crunch is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of crunch?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (slang) To calculate or otherwise process (e.g. to crunch numbers: to perform mathematical calculations). Presumably from the sound made by mechanical calculators.Examples: "That metadata makes it much easier for the search engine to crunch the data for queries."slang

2. (automotive, transitive) To cause the gears to emit a crunching sound by releasing the clutch before the gears are properly synchronised.transitive

3. (computing, transitive) To compress (data) using a particular algorithm, so that it can be restored by decrunching.Examples: "PackIt will not crunch executables, unless told to do so."transitive

4. (software engineering, slang, transitive) To make employees work overtime in order to meet a deadline in the development of a project.slangtransitive

noun (English)

1. (exercise) A form of abdominal exercise, based on a sit-up but in which the lower back remains in contact with the floor.Examples: "But even I draw the line at “doing crunches” in designer clothes. Fashion sneakers are for swanking around the shops, not for running in. And so, like everyone else, I wear grotty old tracksuits earmarked for Oxfam, and tragic free festival T-shirts that give away my age."

2. (software engineering, slang) The overtime work required to catch up and finish a project, usually in the final weeks of development before release.slang

3. (chiefly US) The symbol #.US

4. (cooking, generally in the plural) A small piece created by crushing; a piece of material with a friable or crunchy texture.Examples: "Smear the peanut butter, fluff, and a bit of the nutella all over, even to the very edge of the wrap. Sprinkle the crunches on top and then start rolling from one of the non-trimmed edges"

5. (slang) A shortage.Examples: "But a supply crunch, which is already affecting the drive, could slow it down further."slang

6. (music) Moderate distortion.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "crunch"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "crunch"?

Scrabble
13 points
C3
R1
U1
N1
C3
H4
Words With Friends
16 points
C4
R1
U2
N2
C4
H3

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