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SCARY

/ˈskɛəɹi/

5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun

S 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3
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Definition of SCARY

adjective

Causing or able to cause fright.

"She was hiding behind her pillow during the scary parts of the film."

adjective

Uncannily striking or surprising.

"Linda changed her hair, and it’s scary how much she looks like her mother."

adjective

Subject to sudden alarm; easily frightened.

noun

Barren land having only a thin coat of grass.

Synonyms of SCARY

Words with similar meaning

frightening hair-raising petrifying terrifying jumpy nervous

Examples of SCARY in a Sentence

  • "She was hiding behind her pillow during the scary parts of the film."
  • "Linda changed her hair, and it’s scary how much she looks like her mother."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
10
points

Is SCARY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SCARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: SCARY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SCARY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter scary Total
Scrabble 13114 10
WWF 14113 10

Anagrams of SCARY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

crays 10/10 scray 10/10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCARY

32 words from the letters in SCARY

5-letter words

crays 10/10 UK scray 10/10 UK

4-letter words

cray 9/9 UK racy 9/9 USUKWWF cays 9/9 USUKWWF scry 9/9 USUKWWF rays 7/6 USUKWWF ryas 7/6 USUKWWF arcs 6/7 USUKWWF cars 6/7 USUKWWF scar 6/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cay 8/8 USUKWWF cry 8/8 USUKWWF ary 6/5 UK ray 6/5 USUKWWF rya 6/5 USUKWWF yar 6/5 USUKWWF ays 6/5 USUKWWF say 6/5 USUKWWF arc 5/6 USUKWWF car 5/6 USUKWWF sac 5/6 USUKWWF ars 3/3 USUKWWF ras 3/3 USUKWWF sar 3/3 UK

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ys 5/4 UK cs 4/5 UK ar 2/2 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF rs 2/2 UK

How to Use SCARY in Word Games

SCARY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SCARY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCARY to find 32 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SCARY

What does SCARY mean?
SCARY is a adjective. Causing or able to cause fright.
Is SCARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCARY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCARY worth in Scrabble?
SCARY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SCARY?
You can make 32 words from the letters in SCARY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SCARY?
Synonyms of SCARY include: frightening, hair-raising, petrifying, terrifying, jumpy, nervous. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SCARY?
The anagrams of SCARY (words using the exact same letters) are: CRAYS, SCRAY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.