Question: The Crucible Help? So what's the meaning of the word crucible in the  play?

Answer: Crucible means a severe, searching test or trial.  All the characers were put through either a test, of their loyalty, love, sanity, whatever or an actual trial by the courts.  That is why it was titled The Crucible.
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