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LAYS

7 pts

LAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LAYS means "< LAY, to deposit as a wager".

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

< LAY, to deposit as a wager

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

L1
A1
Y4
S1
= 7

LAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is LAYS a Scrabble word?
LAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
How many points is LAYS worth in Scrabble?
LAYS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAYS?
LAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAYS?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLAYS, FLAYS, PLAYS, SLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.