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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

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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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