Crosses

/ˈkɹɑsɪz/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Crosses

noun

  1. A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.

    "Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."

  2. Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
  3. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).

    "Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross."

  4. (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
  5. A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross.

    "She made the cross after swearing."

verb

  1. To make or form a cross.
  2. To move relatively.
  3. (social) To oppose.
  4. To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

    "They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."

  5. To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.
Anagrams of Crosses

No exact anagrams found for "crosses". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "crosses" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Crosses"

Crosses is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Crosses" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "crosses" is a low-scoring word.