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PAY
8 ptsPAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. PAY means "to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Dictionary Definition
to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services
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Front hooks
Add one letter before PAY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after PAY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PAY, without blank tiles.
Word forms
Related words
Letter Values
P3
A1
Y4
= 8
PAY Scrabble FAQ
- Is PAY a Scrabble word?
- PAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
- How many points is PAY worth in Scrabble?
- PAY is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept PAY?
- PAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to PAY?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPAY, PAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.