Crying
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of shedding tears, typically accompanied by sobs or vocalisations expressing strong emotion.
“The sound of crying drifted through the waiting room as the family received the news.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kraɪ̯.ɪŋ/
Syllables
cry·ing
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains common letters C, R, Y, I, N, G, the standard -ING ending makes this easy to guess.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, Y scores 4 points and the -ING base is broadly useful for extending plays.
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