01 Word definition

crucial

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CRUCIAL a word?

Yes. CRUCIAL is a 7-letter adjective. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CRUCIAL?

C-R-U-C-I-A-L

CRUCIAL contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

    a crucial moment in his career

2adjective

  1. having crucial relevance

    crucial to the case
Synonyms
important
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CRUCIAL spelled?

C1R2U3C4I5A6L7
Starts withCRUFirst 3 letters
Ends withIALLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats C
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About CRUCIAL.

How do you spell CRUCIAL?

CRUCIAL is spelled C-R-U-C-I-A-L. It contains 7 letters.