Parry
/ˈpæɹi/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Parry
noun
- A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
- A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
- (combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
Anagrams of Parry
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
r1
y4
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Parry
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Parry"
Parry is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Parry" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "parry" is a medium-scoring word.