Descry
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To catch sight of something, especially something distant or indistinct, by looking carefully.
“From the hilltop she could just descry the church tower through the morning mist.”
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈskraɪ/
Syllables
de·scry
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Ends in Y and contains the uncommon SCR consonant cluster, making it a tricky but rewarding word to find
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points with Y scoring 4, and the SCR cluster is rare enough to catch opponents off guard
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