three-letter word · 8 points
Is CRY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRY is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “utter a sudden loud cry”.
Quick answer
Is CRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CRY is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble
- 8 pts
- Words With Friends
- 8 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
CRY meaning and definition
CRY has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
CRY as a verb
- Utter a sudden loud cry.
- Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain.
- Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.
CRY as a noun
- A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
CRY Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
CRY scores 8 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is Y, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 4 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Y | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 8 |
CRY on premium squares
On a double word square CRY scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting Y on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 3 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of CRY
No other word uses exactly the letters in CRY.
Unscramble CRY: 0 words from its letters
No shorter words can be made from these letters.
Words like CRY
One-letter changes to CRY, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in CRY
Add one letter to CRY
- scry9
- cory9
- cray9
More 3-letter words starting with CR
- cru5
CRY word facts
CRY is a 3-letter word with 3 distinct letters and no vowels. It starts with C and ends with Y. By corpus frequency, CRY is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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CRY Scrabble word FAQ
Is CRY a Scrabble word?
Yes. CRY is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does CRY mean?
CRY is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “utter a sudden loud cry”.
How many points is CRY worth in Scrabble?
CRY is worth 8 points in Scrabble: C (3) + R (1) + Y (4). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.
How many points is CRY in Words With Friends?
CRY is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does CRY have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CRY, but 0 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in CRY?
No shorter words can be made from the letters in CRY.
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