FRAY
/fɹeɪ/
4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FRAY
verb
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To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
"The ribbon frayed at the cut end."
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To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
"The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"
noun
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A fight or argument
"Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray."
- Fright.
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About the word FRAY
Is "FRAY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FRAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FRAY" worth?
In Scrabble, "FRAY" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "FRAY" mean?
To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
Does "FRAY" have any anagrams?
No, "FRAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.