BETRAYS
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BETRAYS
To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
"an officer betrayed the city"
To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.
"My eyes have been betraying me since I turned sixty."
To violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret, or that which one is bound in honor not to make known.
Examples of BETRAYS in a Sentence
- "an officer betrayed the city"
- "My eyes have been betraying me since I turned sixty."
Word Details
Is BETRAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BETRAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BETRAYS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for BETRAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | t | r | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BETRAYS
100 words from the letters in BETRAYS
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How to Use BETRAYS in Word Games
BETRAYS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BETRAYS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BETRAYS to find 100 additional valid words.