How many points is WAYLAYS worth in Scrabble?

WAYLAYS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAYLAYS?

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

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WAYLAYS

16 pts

WAYLAYS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. WAYLAYS is a verb form of waylay. WAYLAY means "lie in wait for and accost or attack".

Meaning & examples

verb

To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

Synonyms: ambush, lurk, buttonhole

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WAYLAYS is a verb form of waylay. WAYLAY means "lie in wait for and accost or attack".

In a sentence: "They waylays."

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Base words

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WAYLAY15 pts

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Letter Values

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WAYLAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is WAYLAYS a Scrabble word?: WAYLAYS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does WAYLAYS mean?: WAYLAYS is a verb form of waylay. WAYLAY means "lie in wait for and accost or attack".
How do you use WAYLAYS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They waylays."
How many points is WAYLAYS worth in Scrabble?: WAYLAYS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAYLAYS?: WAYLAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).