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Is CRYING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRYING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRYING mean?

  1. noun

    the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

    “I hate to hear the crying of a child”

  2. adjective

    demanding attention

    “clamant needs”

  3. adjective

    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

    “a crying shame”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
6

C (3) + R (1) + Y (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 CRYING

Single letters that turn CRYING 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 CRYING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CRYING

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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