Frowsy
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Habitually untidy and unkempt in appearance, particularly in dress and personal grooming.
“The frowsy old professor arrived with papers spilling from his battered briefcase.”
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frows·y
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Uncommon word with the OWS pattern, W in position 4 before Y is an unusual ending
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W scores 4 points, Y on a premium square adds value, an obscure word worth learning
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