How many points is PAYS worth in Scrabble?

PAYS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAYS?

PAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to PAYS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PAYS

9 pts

PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services".

In a sentence: "They pays."

Share PAYS

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAYS. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PAY8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before PAYS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SPAYS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PAYS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

PAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is PAYS a Scrabble word?: PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PAYS mean?: PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services".
How do you use PAYS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pays."
How many points is PAYS worth in Scrabble?: PAYS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAYS?: PAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAYS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.