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PAYS

9 pts

PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PAYS means "pay".

0/15 letters

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

pay

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Front hooks

Add one letter before PAYS. 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 PAYS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

P3
A1
Y4
S1
= 9

PAYS Scrabble FAQ

Is PAYS a Scrabble word?
PAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is PAYS worth in Scrabble?
PAYS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAYS?
PAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAYS?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.