Cramps

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of cramp, referring to sudden painful involuntary muscle contractions.

“She was forced to stop running when cramps seized her calves without warning.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kræmps/

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Synonyms

spasmscontractionsseizures

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Worth 12 points with P scoring 3, and S can extend or hook onto many plays

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