Spelling list: ie suffix words

These ie words are made by adding a suffix to words which end in -y. For more on these words, please see Unit 9, Suffixes.

cries
She always cries at the end of the film. *
cried
The man cried when he hurt himself. *
ties
This agreement ties us up in red tape.
tied
The Scout tied the rope in a noose.
spies
The detectie spies a criminal. *
spied
He spied his friend hiding behind the bush. *
dries
I wash and she dries the dishes. *
dried
A dried plum is called a prune.
fries
Fries are skinnier than chips. *
fried
We'll have bacon and fried eggs.
replies
I got all the replies for my party. *
replied
Have you replied to that email?