Words Starting With CRES

42 words start with CRES. Scores range up to 22 points (CRESCOGRAPHS), averaging 13 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Plural of crescendo; gradual increases in loudness.

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A gradual increase in loudness in music.

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Definition

Past tense of CRESCENDO.

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Plural form of crescendo.

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Present participle of CRESCENDO.

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Plural of CRESCENDO.

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A curved shape like a new moon.

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A holy war waged by Muslims.

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Plural of CRESCENTADE.

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Past tense of CRESCENT.

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Shaped like a crescent moon.

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Plural of CRESCENT.

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Increasing or growing gradually.

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In a manner that grows or increases gradually.

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An instrument that measures plant growth.

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Plural of CRESCOGRAPH.

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Definition

Any of three poisonous isomeric phenols used as disinfectants.

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Plural of CRESOL.

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A plant with pungent edible leaves, used in salads.

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Plural of CRESS.

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A metal container for burning fuel, used as a torch.

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Plural of CRESSET.

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Definition

A person who makes or sells cresses.

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Most like cress in taste or appearance.

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Abounding in cresses.

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A tuft or growth on the top of a head.

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A ridge or crest, especially of a hill.

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Situated on or forming a crest.

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Plural of CRESTAL.

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Past tense of CREST.

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Sad and disappointed due to failure.

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In a disappointed or dejected manner.

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The state of being disappointed or dejected.

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Present participle of CREST.

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Plural of CRESTING.

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Lacking a crest or a coat of arms.

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A place name for towns in California and Iowa.

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Plural of CRESTON.

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Plural of CREST.

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Definition

The univalent radical derived from cresol; tolyl.

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Pertaining to cresyl.

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Plural of CRESYL.

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How many words starting with cres are there?

There are 42 words starting with cres.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with CRES?

CRESCOGRAPHS scores 22 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.