Definitions for cross-check

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Spelling: [verb kraws-chek, kros-; Cross-Check is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 244 anagrams from letters in cross-check (-cccehkorss).

Definitions for cross-check

noun

  1. the act of cross-checking.
  2. a means of cross-checking:
  3. Ice Hockey. an obstructing or impeding of the movement or progress of an opponent by placing the stick, with both hands, across the opponent's body or face. Compare check1 (def 37).

verb (used with object)

  1. to determine the accuracy of (something) by checking it with various sources.
  2. Ice Hockey. to execute a cross-check on (an opponent).

Origin of cross-check

First recorded in 1935-40

Examples for cross-check

“We had to cross-check because relatives called,” Brunet says.

I wanted to make sure he would look professional on camera so I said, ‘Can I see your cross-check?’

Word Value for cross-check
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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