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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APAYS, SPAYS, PAYSD. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PAYS

9 pts

PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "give money etc in return for goods or services".

Meaning & examples

/peɪz/

Pronunciation: /peɪz/

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noun

Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
Example: Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.

verb

To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
Example: he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
Example: he has paid his debt to society
To be profitable for.
Example: It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.

verb

To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "give money etc in return for goods or services".

In a sentence: "They pays."

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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.

Back hooks

Add one letter after PAYS. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

PAYSD11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is PAYS a Scrabble word?: PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PAYS mean?: PAYS is a verb form of pay. PAY means "give money etc in return 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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APAYS, SPAYS, PAYSD. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

PAYS

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Share PAYS

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PAYS Scrabble FAQ

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