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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPLAY, UPLAY, PLAYA, PLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLAY

9 pts

PLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PLAY means "occupy oneself in (a game or recreation)".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

occupy oneself in (a game or recreation)

Share PLAY

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

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPLAY, UPLAY, PLAYA, PLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.