5-Letter Words That Start With: CRI
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| Expand? | Word | Save? | Length | Usage | Points | Type | ||
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| crick | 5 | 13 | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004) • a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) verb • twist (a body part) into a strained position | ||||||||
| crimp | 5 | 11 | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an angular or rounded shape made by folding • someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers • a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled verb • make ridges into by pinching together • curl tightly | ||||||||
| crime | 5 | 9 | nounn | |||||
noun • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | ||||||||
| crisp | 5 | 9 | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • tender and brittle • pleasantly cold and invigorating • pleasingly firm and fresh • (of hair) in small tight curls • brief and to the point; effectively cut short verb • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic • make brown and crisp by heating | ||||||||
| cribs | 5 | 9 | nounn | |||||
noun • baby bed with high sides made of slats • a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) • a bin or granary for storing grains • the cards discarded by players at cribbage • a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two verb • use a crib, as in an exam • take unauthorized (intellectual material) • line with beams or planks | ||||||||
| cripe | 5 | 9 | nounn | |||||
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| cried | 5 | 8 | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
| crier | 5 | 7 | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who weeps • (formerly) an official who made public announcements • a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells | ||||||||
| cries | 5 | 7 | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
| crits | 5 | 7 | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a bicycle race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km or 3 miles) | ||||||||
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