9-letter words containing i, s, r
- crossfish — a starfish
- crosshair — either of the two fine mutually perpendicular lines or wires that cross in the focal plane of a theodolite, gunsight, or other optical instrument and are used to define the line of sight
- crossings — Plural form of crossing.
- crossline — a line crossing another line or connecting two separated points: The main lines are linked at intervals by crosslines.
- crossrail — a horizontal slat forming part of the back of a chair.
- crosstied — secured with crossties
- crossties — Plural form of crosstie.
- crosswind — A crosswind is a strong wind that blows across the direction that vehicles, boats, or aircraft are travelling in, and that makes it difficult for them to keep moving steadily forward.
- crosswire — Crosshair; reticle.
- crosswise — Crosswise means diagonally across something.
- crotalism — a type of poisoning caused by ingestion of plants of the genus Crotalaria
- crotonism — poisoning by ingestion of croton oil, characterized by burning of the mouth, severe diarrhea, and colic, with possible death from respiratory or circulatory failure.
- croupiers — Plural form of croupier.
- crownings — Plural form of crowning.
- crucibles — Plural form of crucible.
- crucifers — Plural form of crucifer.
- crucifies — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of crucify.
- crudities — the state or quality of being crude.
- cruelties — Plural form of cruelty.
- cruiseway — a canal used for recreational purposes
- crumbiest — Superlative form of crumby.
- crummiest — Superlative form of crummy.
- crusading — campaigning
- crustiest — having a crisp or thick crust: a loaf of crusty French bread.
- cry quits — to give up a task, fight, etc
- crybabies — Plural form of crybaby.
- cucurbits — Plural form of cucurbit.
- cuirassed — Wearing a cuirass.
- cuirasses — Plural form of cuirass.
- cuisinart — a brand of food processor
- cuisinier — a cook; chef
- cultivars — Plural form of cultivar.
- culturist — a person engaged in the culture of plants or animals
- culverins — Plural form of culverin.
- curbsides — Plural form of curbside.
- curculios — Plural form of curculio.
- curialism — the doctrine and methods of the ultramontane party in the Roman Catholic Church
- curialist — a member or supporter of the papal curia
- curiosity — Curiosity is a desire to know about something.
- curiouser — (nonstandard) Comparative form of curious.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- curlicues — Plural form of curlicue.
- curliness — The state of being curly.
- curricles — Plural form of curricle.
- currishly — In a currish manner; like a cur or knave.
- cursively — In a cursive manner.
- cursorial — adapted for running
- cursorily — going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
- curtsying — Present participle of curtsey.
- curviness — The state or condition of being curvy.