Crucifixion

/ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

Scrabble:25 ptsWWF:29 pts11 letters
Definition of Crucifixion

noun

  1. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

    "Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion."

  2. The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
  3. An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

    "The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion."

Anagrams of Crucifixion

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "crucifixion" 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 "Crucifixion"

Crucifixion is a 11-letter word that scores 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Crucifixion" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "crucifixion" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.