Cries of joy are exclamations of happiness and excitement. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: OOHS (4 letters), WHOOPS (6 letters), and WHEES (5 letters). OOHS is a sound made to express surprise, delight, or pleasure. WHOOPS is an expression of joy or surprise. WHEES is a sound made to express joy or excitement. All three words are used to express joy and excitement in different ways.