ABAYA
/əˈbeɪ.jə/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ABAYA
A coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair.
A loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk, worn by Arabs.
An outer garment made of the above, very simple in form, worn by the Arabs of the desert. The illustration shows such an aba, made of two breadths of stuff sewed together to make an oblong about four by nine feet.
An altazimuth used for astronomy on either land or water.
The electric fish Gymnarchus niloticus (frankfish, freshwater rat-tail, African knifefish), found in swamps, lakes and rivers in Africa.
Word Details
Is ABAYA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABAYA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABAYA uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABAYA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | a | y | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABAYA
10 words from the letters in ABAYA
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ABAYA in Word Games
ABAYA is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ABAYA is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABAYA to find 10 additional valid words.