How many points is PLAYS worth in Scrabble?

PLAYS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAYS?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAYS?

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

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PLAYS

10 pts

PLAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PLAYS is a verb form of play. PLAY means "to engage in amusement or sport".

Meaning & examples

/pleɪz/

Pronunciation: /pleɪz/

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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

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLAYS is a verb form of play. PLAY means "to engage in amusement or sport".

In a sentence: "They plays."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLAY9 pts

Front hooks

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

SPLAYS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

PLAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAYS a Scrabble word?: PLAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PLAYS mean?: PLAYS is a verb form of play. PLAY means "to engage in amusement or sport".
How do you use PLAYS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They plays."
How many points is PLAYS worth in Scrabble?: PLAYS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAYS?: PLAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAYS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

PLAYS

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

Share PLAYS

Base words

Front hooks

Shorter words from these letters

Letter Values

PLAYS Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

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