Is “Fraying” a Scrabble word?
Yes
FRAYING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Fraying
/ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/
verb
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.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.Frighten; alarm
noun
1.Frayed material.
“Any frayings of rope should be removed.”
2.The skin which a deer frays from its horns.