CRYING
/kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of CRYING
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.
The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
"Their constant cryings kept us awake!"
That cries.
"The crying child on the street was evidently lost."
That demands action or attention.
"There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country."
That deserves rebuke or censure.
"It is a crying shame that he managed to get away with that!"
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
Is CRYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | r | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRYING
15 words from the letters in CRYING
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.