Wrying
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of wry, meaning twisting or distorting something, particularly a facial expression.
“He kept wrying his face in mock disgust throughout the entire performance.”
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twistingcontortinggrimacing
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Starts with WR and uses Y as the only vowel sound. A very rare pattern worth testing in later rounds.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points. Y scores 4 and this obscure verb is valid but may draw a challenge from opponents.
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