Scream
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cry out loudly and sharply, typically in fear, pain, or excitement.
“She let out a scream when the car nearly ran her over.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈskrim/
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Wordle
Contains REAM, the SC prefix plus common vowels EAM makes this a high-frequency guess target
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, very common word but no unusual hooks, SCREAMS adds 7 more points
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