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MAY

8 pts

MAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. MAY means "to be permitted to".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to be permitted to

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Add one letter after MAY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

M3
A1
Y4
= 8

MAY Scrabble FAQ

Is MAY a Scrabble word?
MAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is MAY worth in Scrabble?
MAY is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAY?
MAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MAY?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAYA, MAYO, MAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.