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ALLAYING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
A 1/1
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G 2/3

Definition of ALLAYING

verb

To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

"to allay popular excitement"

verb

To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

"to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"

verb

To subside, abate, become peaceful.

noun

An allayment.

Synonyms of ALLAYING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ALLAYING in a Sentence

  • "to allay popular excitement"
  • "to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is ALLAYING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALLAYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: ALLAYING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ALLAYING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter allaying Total
Scrabble 11114112 12
WWF 12213123 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLAYING

100 words from the letters in ALLAYING

How to Use ALLAYING in Word Games

ALLAYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ALLAYING

What does ALLAYING mean?
ALLAYING is a verb. To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
Is ALLAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLAYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALLAYING worth in Scrabble?
ALLAYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALLAYING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ALLAYING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALLAYING?
Synonyms of ALLAYING include: abate, alleviate, appease, assuage, calm, compose. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.