How many points is PARRY worth in Scrabble?

PARRY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARRY?

PARRY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPARRY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

PARRY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PARRY means "ward off (an attack)".

/ˈpæɹi/

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.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ward off (an attack)

In a sentence: "They parry."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARRY. It scores 10 points.

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Is PARRY a Scrabble word?: PARRY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PARRY mean?: ward off (an attack)
How do you use PARRY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They parry."
How many points is PARRY worth in Scrabble?: PARRY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARRY?: PARRY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARRY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPARRY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.