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Crying

Yes, crying is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does crying mean?

noun

  1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) I hate to hear the crying of a child

adjective

  1. demanding attention clamant needs
  2. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible a crying shame

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for crying

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of crying

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CRYING.

Words you can make from crying

Unscramble CRYING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is crying a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Crying is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is crying worth in Scrabble?

Crying is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does crying mean?

Crying means: the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).