awry

adverbadjective /əraɪ/ 2 syllables 4 letters Scrabble 10 WWF 9

Definitions

adverb

turned or twisted to one side

“with his necktie twisted awry”

adjective

not functioning properly

adverb

away from the correct or expected course

“something has gone awry in our plans”

adjective

turned or twisted toward one side

“a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry”

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