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CRY
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Definition

Pronunciation: //kɹaɪ//

verb

  • (intransitive) To shed tears; to weep. Especially in anger or sadness
    "That sad movie always makes me cry."
  • (transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
    "All, all, cry shame against ye, yet I'll speak."
  • (ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.
    "And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice."
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To forcefully attract attention or proclaim one’s presence.
    "My secrets cry aloud. I have no need for tongue."

noun

  • (collectively) A group of hounds.
    "A cry more tunable / Was never hollaed to, nor cheered with horn."
  • (by extension, obsolete, derogatory) A pack or company of people.
    "Would not this […] get me a fellowship in a cry of players?"
  • (of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.
    ""Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse."
  • (obsolete) Common report; gossip.
    "The cry goes that you shall marry her."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
3 letters
Scrabble Points
8 points
Words With Friends Points
8 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
No
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'CRY'?

The word CRY is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

C3
R1
Y4

Total: 8 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CRY'?

The word CRY is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.

C4
R1
Y3

Total: 8 points

How many letters is the word 'CRY'?

The word CRY has 3 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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