Is CRIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRIER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRIER mean?
- noun
a person who weeps
- noun
(formerly) an official who made public announcements
- noun
a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CRIER
Single letters that turn CRIER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of CRIER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CRIER
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
Study CRIER and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.