Awry

4 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Away from the expected course; wrong or amiss.

“Their carefully laid plans went awry at the last moment.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈraɪ/

Syllables

a·wry

Related Words

Synonyms

amiss wrong askew

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W, R, Y — tests less common combo.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points. W and Y score well.

Words Related to Awry

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “awry” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

adry aery airy arry atry away awny ewry

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “awry”.

rawky rawly warly warty weary

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