Dictionary Check: awry

"awry" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

adjective

turned or twisted toward one side

Example: "a … youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"
adjective

not functioning properly

Example: "something is amiss"
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adverb

away from the correct or expected course

Example: "something has gone awry in our plans"
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adverb

turned or twisted to one side

Example: "rugs lying askew"
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