Words with Prefix CROSS in Scrabble
CROSS is a 5-tile prefix that commits heavily to one direction — both S tiles and the premium C(3) are locked in. That's a real investment. But the payoff is equally dramatic: CROSSBOW hits 19 base points, and with the bingo bonus you're looking at 69+ in a single play. The key is recognizing when you have the tiles to commit and when you should save those S tiles for hooks.
5
Prefix Tiles
7
Base Points
2 S
Tiles Used
2
Tiles to Bingo
Top CROSS Words by Score
CROSSBOW — 19 pts
8 letters. A projectile weapon. B(3)+W(4) make this the premium CROSS word.
CROSSWORD — 15 pts
9 letters. Puzzle game. W(4)+D(2) add 6 points beyond the prefix.
CROSSFIRE — 14 pts
9 letters. Intersecting gunfire. F(4) provides the scoring punch here.
CROSSOVER — 14 pts
9 letters. Moving across. All common tiles — easy to spot on rack.
More CROSS Extensions
The S-Tile Dilemma
💡 Key Insight
CROSS consumes 2 of the 4 S tiles in the bag. S is the most versatile tile in Scrabble — it pluralizes, hooks, and extends. Using both for a prefix is a huge commitment. Only do it when you can guarantee a bingo (69+ for CROSSBOW) or hit premium squares that multiply the entire word.
CROSS Strategy
Bingo or bust: CROSS takes 5 of your 7 tiles. You only need 2 more for a bingo. If those 2 tiles form BOW, CUT, BAR, or LET — play it immediately.
CROSSBOW = 69pts: 19 base + 50 bingo bonus. That's your target. B and W together add 7 points beyond the prefix — one of the highest CROSS extensions possible.
Use a blank for S: If you have C-R-O-S + blank, use the blank as the second S. This preserves your real S tile for future hooks while still forming CROSS words.
C on Double Letter: C(3) on DLS = 6pts from one tile. Position CROSS so C lands on a premium square for maximum leverage from the prefix itself.
CROSS Scoring Breakdown
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