pry
VERBNOUN
/praɪ/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH P
pry is a valid 3-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1Y4
3 + 1 + 4 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does pry mean?
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open.
“Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail”
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2
Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry.
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3
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way.
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4
Be nosey.
“Don't pry into my personal matters!”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge.
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