ALLAYING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ALLAYING
To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
"to allay popular excitement"
To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.
"to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"
To subside, abate, become peaceful.
An allayment.
Examples of ALLAYING in a Sentence
- "to allay popular excitement"
- "to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"
Word Details
Is ALLAYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALLAYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | l | l | a | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLAYING
100 words from the letters in ALLAYING
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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.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALLAYING to find 100 additional valid words.