Scary

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Frightening or causing fear and alarm.

“The horror movie was too scary for young children.”

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Contains common letters S, C, A, R, Y with Y as final vowel.

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Worth 10 points; Y at end gives flexibility for extensions.

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