Scrabble & Words with friends points
- cry is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
- cry is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
- cry is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8
Definition of cry
- utter a sudden loud cry (verb)
Synonyms
- call
- holler
- hollo
- scream
- shout
- shout out
- squall
- yell
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy (verb)
Synonyms
- call out
- cry out
- exclaim
- outcry
- shout
- shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain (verb)
Synonyms
- weep
- a slogan used to rally support for a cause (noun)
Examples
- a cry to arms
Synonyms
- battle cry
- rallying cry
- war cry
- watchword
- a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) (noun)
Examples
- a cry of rage
Synonyms
- yell
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition (noun)
Synonyms
- call
- outcry
- shout
- vociferation
- yell
- proclaim or announce in public (verb)
Examples
- before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
Synonyms
- blazon out
- a fit of weeping (noun)
Examples
- had a good cry
- bring into a particular state by crying (verb)
- demand immediate action (verb)
Examples
- This situation is crying for attention
- the characteristic utterance of an animal (noun)
- utter a characteristic sound (verb)
Examples
- The cat was crying
See definition of cry in Merriam Webster