Frayed
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Worn, tattered, or unravelled along the edges as a result of prolonged use or repeated stress.
“The old flag hung frayed and faded above the entrance to the building.”
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Wordle
FRAYED contains the uncommon Y and the vowels A and E with no repeated letters, the Y at position five is a useful clue
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FRAYED scores 13 points and the Y adds solid value alongside the common ED ending
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