CRY
/kɹaɪ̯/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRY
A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
"After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry."
A shout or scream.
"I heard a cry from afar."
Words shouted or screamed.
"a battle cry"
To shed tears; to weep.
"That sad movie always makes me cry."
To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
To shout, scream, yell.
Examples of CRY in a Sentence
- "After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry."
- "I heard a cry from afar."
- "a battle cry"
- "That sad movie always makes me cry."
Word Details
Is CRY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CRY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CRY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
How to Use CRY in Word Games
CRY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CRY is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
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