Frays
/fɹeɪz/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Frays
verb
- 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."
- To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
"The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"
- Frighten; alarm
- To bear the expense of; to defray.
- To rub.
Anagrams of Frays
No exact anagrams found for "frays". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
f4
r1
a1
y4
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Frays"
Frays is a 5-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Frays" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "frays" is a medium-scoring word.