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3 Letter Words Containing CR

There are 2+ three letter words with CR in our English dictionary. Every three-letter CR word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with CR.

Popular 3-Letter Words With CR

cru 5
cry 8

All 3-Letter Words With CR (2 words)

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How Common is CR as a Middle 3 Letter word?

There are 2 3-letter words containing CR in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6.5, with -U endings dominating (50% of them).

Total Words
2
Avg Scrabble Score
6.5
Most Common Ending (50%)
U

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3 Letter Words with CR are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 3 Letter Words starting with CR.

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter CR-Words in Scrabble

cry 8
cru 5

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains CR?

8 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains CR is cry with a total of 8 points.

C 3
R 1
Y 4
verb 1. shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow
Synonyms:
weepshed tearssobwailbe in tearscry one's eyes outcry one's heart outcry as if one's heart would breakbawlhowlsnivelwhimperwhinesquallmewlbleat
verb 2. shout or scream, typically to express fear, pain, or grief
Synonyms:
callshoutexclaimsing outyellshriekscreamscreechbawlbellowroarwhoop
verb 3. (of a bird or other animal) make a loud characteristic call
noun 1. a loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion
Synonyms:
callshoutexclamationyellshriekscreamscreechbawlbellowroarwhoop
noun 2. the loud characteristic call of a bird or other animal
Synonyms:
trilltrillingsongbirdsongcrywarblingchirpchirpingchirrupchirrupingchirrchirringcheepcheepingtwittertwitteringtweettweetingwhistlewhistlingchatterchatteringsqueaksqueakingpipepipingpeeppeepingcallcalling
noun 3. a spell of shedding tears
Synonyms:
sobweepcrying fitfit of crying
noun 4. a pack of hounds

FAQ 3 Letter Words With CR

  • How many 3 letter words containing CR are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 3-letter words in the English dictionary that contain CR. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.5.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words containing CR worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "cru", "cry" contain CR and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "cry" is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words containing CR?

    Everyday 3-letter words containing CR include "cru", "cry".

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