Crux

/kɹʌks/ noun

The basic, central, or essential point or feature.

What it means

  1. (noun) The basic, central, or essential point or feature. “The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished.”
  2. (noun) The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
  3. (noun) A puzzle or difficulty.
  4. (noun) The hardest point of a climb.
  5. (noun) A cross on a coat of arms.

Letter analysis

  • Crux contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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Common questions

What does Crux mean?

The basic, central, or essential point or feature.

How many letters are in Crux?

Crux has 4 letters.

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