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LAYS

/leɪz/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

L 1
A 1
Y 4
S 1

Meaning of LAYS

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.
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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Anagrams of LAYS

slay7

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About the word LAYS

Is "LAYS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LAYS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LAYS" worth?

In Scrabble, "LAYS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "LAYS" mean?

Arrangement or relationship; layout.

What are the anagrams of "LAYS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LAYS: SLAY.