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"
adverb
away from the correct or expected course
Example:
"something has gone awry in our plans"
adverb
turned or twisted to one side
Example:
"rugs lying askew"
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