BRAY

/bɹeɪ/

4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of BRAY

noun
  1. The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
  2. (by extension) Any discordant, grating, or harsh sound.
verb
  1. Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
    "Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
  2. (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
    "He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
verb
  1. To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
  2. (by extension) To hit (someone or something).
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About the word BRAY

Is "BRAY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BRAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BRAY" worth?

In Scrabble, "BRAY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "BRAY" mean?

The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.

Does "BRAY" have any anagrams?

No, "BRAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.