How many points is PLAY worth in Scrabble?

PLAY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAY?

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

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PLAY

9 pts

PLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PLAY means "to engage in amusement or sport".

Meaning & examples

/pleɪ/

Pronunciation: /pleɪ/

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noun

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
Example: Children learn through play.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
Example: This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.
The conduct, or course, of a game.
Example: After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.

Synonyms: drama, listen, view, move

verb

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
Example: They played long and hard.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
Example: He plays on three teams
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Synonyms: defraud, get it on, have sex, make out

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to engage in amusement or sport

In a sentence: "They play."

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

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Front hooks

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

SPLAY10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after PLAY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

PLAYA10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

PLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAY a Scrabble word?: PLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PLAY mean?: to engage in amusement or sport
How do you use PLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They play."
How many points is PLAY worth in Scrabble?: PLAY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAY?: PLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPLAY, PLAYA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

PLAY

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

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