DELAY
/dɪˈleɪ/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DELAY
noun
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A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
"the delay before the echo of a sound"
- An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
verb
- To put off until a later time; to defer.
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To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."
verb
- To dilute, temper.
- To assuage, quench, allay.
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Anagrams of DELAY
layed9
leady9
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About the word DELAY
Is "DELAY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DELAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DELAY" worth?
In Scrabble, "DELAY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "DELAY" mean?
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
What are the anagrams of "DELAY"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DELAY: LAYED, LEADY.