Definition of parry

"parry" in the noun sense

1. parry

fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

2. counterpunch, parry, counter

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

"parry" in the verb sense

1. parry, block, deflect

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball

"block an attack"

2. hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues

"He dodged the issue"

"she skirted the problem"

"They tend to evade their responsibilities"

"he evaded the questions skillfully"

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parry in Scrabble®

The word parry is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters parry:

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parry in Words With Friends™

The word parry is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters parry:

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Words within the letters of parry

2 letter words in parry (4 words)

3 letter words in parry (7 words)

4 letter words in parry (1 word)

5 letter words in parry (1 word)

parry + 1 blank (3 words)

Words containing the sequence parry

Words that start with parry (1 word)

Words with parry in them (1 word)

Words that end with parry (2 words)

Word Growth involving parry

Shorter words in parry

ar par

pa par

Longer words containing parry

sparry