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.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAY

6 pts

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

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

put in horizontal position

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

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 CSW24 (International).

LAYS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

LAY Scrabble FAQ

Is LAY a Scrabble word?: LAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
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.