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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALAY, BLAY, CLAY, FLAY, PLAY, SLAY, LAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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LAY

6 pts

LAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. LAY means "put in horizontal position".

Meaning & examples

/leɪ/

Pronunciation: /leɪ/

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noun

Arrangement or relationship; layout.
Example: the lay of the land
A share of the profits in a business.
A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.

verb

To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
Example: A shower of rain lays the dust.
To cause to subside or abate.
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).

Synonyms: ascribe, attribute, becalm, settle down, lie by, lie with, sleep with

noun

A lake.

adjective

Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
Example: They seemed more lay than clerical.
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
Not educated or cultivated; ignorant.

verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
Example: The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

put in horizontal position

In a sentence: "They lay."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LAY. It scores 6 points.

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Back hooks

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LAYS7 pts

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

Letter Values

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LAY Scrabble FAQ

Is LAY a Scrabble word?: LAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does LAY mean?: put in 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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALAY, BLAY, CLAY, FLAY, PLAY, SLAY, LAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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