Is “Frets” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
FRETS
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
Invalid

Meaning of Frets

/fɹɛts/

noun
  1. 1.Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.

  2. 2.Agitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.

    He keeps his mind in a continual fret.

  3. 3.Herpes; tetter.

verb
  1. 1.Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.

  2. 2.To chafe or irritate; to worry.

  3. 3.To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.

    to fret the surface of water

noun
  1. 1.An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.

  2. 2.A saltire interlaced with a mascle.

verb
  1. 1.To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.

  2. 2.To form a pattern on; to variegate.

  3. 3.To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.