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CRYING

/kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/

6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective

C 3/4
R 1/1
Y 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CRYING

verb

To shed tears; to weep.

"That sad movie always makes me cry."

verb

To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.

verb

To shout, scream, yell.

noun

The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

"Their constant cryings kept us awake!"

adjective

That cries.

"The crying child on the street was evidently lost."

adjective

That demands action or attention.

"There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country."

adjective

That deserves rebuke or censure.

"It is a crying shame that he managed to get away with that!"

Synonyms of CRYING

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of CRYING

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Examples of CRYING in a Sentence

  • "That sad movie always makes me cry."
  • "Their constant cryings kept us awake!"
  • "The crying child on the street was evidently lost."
  • "There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is CRYING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CRYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: CRYING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CRYING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter crying Total
Scrabble 314112 12
WWF 413123 14

How to Use CRYING in Word Games

CRYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CRYING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRYING to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CRYING

What does CRYING mean?
CRYING is a verb. To shed tears; to weep.
Is CRYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRYING worth in Scrabble?
CRYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from CRYING?
You can make 15 words from the letters in CRYING. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CRYING?
Synonyms of CRYING include: bawl, blubber, sob, wail, weep, whimper. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.