BRAY
/bɹeɪ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BRAY
The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
(by extension) Any discordant, grating, or harsh sound.
Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
"Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
"He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
(by extension) To hit (someone or something).
Examples of BRAY in a Sentence
- "Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
- "He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
Word Details
Is BRAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BRAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BRAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAY
15 words from the letters in BRAY
How to Use BRAY in Word Games
BRAY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BRAY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRAY to find 15 additional valid words.