CRY
8
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
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.