VARY
/ˈvɛəɹi/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of VARY
Alteration; change.
To change with time or a similar parameter.
"He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice."
To institute a change in, from a current state; to modify.
"You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end."
Not to remain constant: to change with time or a similar parameter.
"His mood varies by the hour."
Examples of VARY in a Sentence
- "He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice."
- "You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end."
- "His mood varies by the hour."
Word Details
Is VARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like VARY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for VARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VARY
8 words from the letters in VARY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use VARY in Word Games
VARY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: VARY 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 VARY to find 8 additional valid words.