Crosswise has 7 synonyms including transversal, transverse, across. Opposite words include lengthways and lengthwise. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with crosswise by meaning or context.
Crosswise contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, I, E) and 6 consonants (C, R, S, W). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Crosswise scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: W (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, crosswise can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| horizontal | 22 | 23 | 10 |
| thwartwise | 19 | 18 | 10 |
| cross-sectional | 18 | 22 | 15 |
| crossways | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| transversal | 14 | 17 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for crosswise are transversal, transverse, across, horizontal, thwartwise. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of crosswise include lengthways, lengthwise.
Yes, crosswise is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Crosswise has 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, I, E) and 6 consonants (C, R, S, W).