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LAY

/leɪ/

3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points

L 1
A 1
Y 4

Meaning of LAY

noun
  1. Arrangement or relationship; layout.
    "the lay of the land"
  2. A share of the profits in a business.
verb
  1. To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
    "A shower of rain lays the dust."
  2. To cause to subside or abate.
noun
  1. A lake.
adjective
  1. Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
    "They seemed more lay than clerical."
  2. Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
verb
  1. To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
    "The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin"
  2. To be placed or situated.
noun
  1. A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
    "1805 The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Sir Walter Scott."
noun
  1. A meadow; a lea.
noun
  1. A law.
  2. An obligation; a vow.
verb
  1. To don or put on (tefillin (phylacteries)).
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About the word LAY

Is "LAY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LAY" worth?

In Scrabble, "LAY" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "LAY" mean?

Arrangement or relationship; layout.

Does "LAY" have any anagrams?

No, "LAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.