BAY
/beɪ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of BAY
A berry.
Laurus nobilis, a tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, having dark green leaves and berries.
Bay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb.
A body of water (especially the sea) more or less three-quarters surrounded by land.
A bank or dam to keep back water.
An opening in a wall, especially between two columns.
An internal recess; a compartment or area surrounded on three sides.
The distance between two supports in a vault or building with a pitched roof.
Synonyms of BAY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BAY in a Sentence
- "to bay the bear"
Word Details
Is BAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BAY
6 words from the letters in BAY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BAY in Word Games
BAY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BAY is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BAY to find 6 additional valid words.