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cries

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Is cries a Scrabble word?

Yes, cries is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 7 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of cries?

Definition

noun (English)

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or oppositionExamples: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"Synonyms: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)Examples: "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"Synonyms: cry, yell

3. a slogan used to rally support for a causeExamples: "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"Synonyms: battle cry, cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword

4. a fit of weepingExamples: "had a good cry"Synonyms: cry

5. the characteristic utterance of an animalExamples: "animal cries filled the night"Synonyms: cry

verb (English)

1. utter a sudden loud cryExamples: "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"Synonyms: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall

2. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or painExamples: "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"Synonyms: cry, weepAntonyms: laugh

3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joyExamples: "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"Synonyms: call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout

4. proclaim or announce in publicExamples: "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"Synonyms: blazon out, cry

5. demand immediate actionExamples: "This situation is crying for attention"Synonyms: cry

6. utter a characteristic soundExamples: "The cat was crying"Synonyms: cry

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "cries"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "cries"?

Scrabble
7 points
C3
R1
I1
E1
S1
Words With Friends
8 points
C4
R1
I1
E1
S1

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