CROWN is a ceremonial headpiece symbolizing sovereignty, the top part of the head or tooth, or the act of achieving the highest position. Also a British coin worth five shillings.
Yes. CROWN is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends and 11 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | C | R | O | W | N | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
CROWN embodies power, achievement, and glory across human civilization. This ancient symbol of sovereignty has evolved from literal headpiece to metaphorical pinnacle, from dental terminology to monetary denomination. Whether adorning monarchs, capping teeth, or describing life's highest achievements, crown represents the apex of hierarchy, the completion of effort, and the visible manifestation of authority that has shaped kingdoms and cultures for millennia.
As a royal regalia, a crown is an ornamental headdress worn by monarchs as a symbol of sovereignty. Crowns typically feature precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) adorned with jewels, representing both wealth and divine authority. Different types include the coronation crown (used in ceremonies), state crown (for official functions), and consort crown (for queens consort). Each design element carries meaning: crosses represent Christianity, fleurs-de-lis symbolize purity, arches denote imperial power, and specific gems hold national significance.
Anatomically, crown refers to the top portion of the human head where hair typically grows in a circular pattern. This "crown of the head" marks the highest point of the skull, often the site of male pattern baldness's beginning. In dentistry, the crown is the visible part of a tooth above the gum line, covered in enamel—the hardest substance in the human body. Artificial dental crowns, caps placed over damaged teeth, represent one of dentistry's oldest restorative procedures, dating back to ancient Etruscan civilization.
The word "crown" traces a regal path through Romance languages, carrying the weight of empire and sovereignty from ancient Rome to modern English. From Latin "corona," meaning "wreath" or "garland," the word entered Old French as "corone," arriving in Middle English as "coroune" by the 12th century. This linguistic journey parallels the crown's evolution from simple plant circlet to elaborate symbol of absolute power.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of CROWN.
Hooks: no front hooks; back CROWNS.
Words inside CROWN: 18 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: CROWCOWWORNCORNNOWOWNROWWONCONCORORCOW. See all words from CROWN.