Is “Fray” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
FRAY
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Fray

/fɹeɪ/

verb
  1. 1.To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

    The ribbon frayed at the cut end.

  2. 2.To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

    The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)

  3. 3.Frighten; alarm