cri- root words — words with the cri- root

The root cri- comes from Latin quirito, meaning cry out. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including crier, criers. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cri- root

Explore words with cri- — words containing the cri- root and sharing its sense of "cry out". Examples include crier, criers. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cri- mean?

The cri- root means cry out, from Latin quirito. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.