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BELAY

/bɪˈleɪ/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of BELAY

noun

The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.

noun

The object to which a rope is secured.

noun

A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.

verb

To surround; environ; enclose.

verb

To overlay; adorn.

verb

To besiege; invest; surround.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is BELAY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: BELAY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BELAY

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

Letter belay Total
Scrabble 31114 10
WWF 41213 11

Anagrams of BELAY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BELAY in Word Games

BELAY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BELAY 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 BELAY to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BELAY

What does BELAY mean?
BELAY is a noun. The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
Is BELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BELAY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BELAY worth in Scrabble?
BELAY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BELAY?
You can make 38 words from the letters in BELAY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BELAY?
The anagrams of BELAY (words using the exact same letters) are: BAYLE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.