Is CRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CRIES mean?
Cries is a form of CRY.
- verb
utter a sudden loud cry
“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
- noun
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
- verb
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
“She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death”
- verb
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“`I won!' he exclaimed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (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 CRIES
Single letters that turn CRIES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of CRIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CRIES
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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