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LAY
6 ptsLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. LAY means "lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position
In a sentence: "They lay."
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Front hooks
Add one letter before LAY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after LAY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LAY, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
L1
A1
Y4
= 6
LAY Scrabble FAQ
- Is LAY a Scrabble word?
- LAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
- What does LAY mean?
- lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position
- How do you use LAY in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They lay."
- How many points is LAY worth in Scrabble?
- LAY is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept LAY?
- LAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to LAY?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLAY, FLAY, PLAY, SLAY, LAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.