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CROSSCURRENT

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Crosscurrent.

Crosscurrent - as a noun

A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countercurrent18rip5riptide10tide rip

Actions counter to the main group activity

Example: "Political crosscurrents disrupted the conference"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countercurrent18

Example Sentences

"The boat was rocked by strong crosscurrents as it tried to navigate the river."
"Surfers need to be cautious of the crosscurrents created by varying tides."
"The swimmer struggled to stay on course due to the fierce crosscurrents in the open water."
"The sailor expertly adjusted the sails to counter the unpredictable crosscurrents."
"The diver got swept away by a powerful crosscurrent and had to swim back to the dive boat."
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Word Game Points

Is CROSSCURRENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crosscurrent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CROSSCURRENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CROSSCURRENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crosscurrent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CROSSCURRENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CROSSCURRENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crosscurrent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CROSSCURRENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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