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DELAYED

/dəˈleɪd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
E 1/1
D 2/2
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Definition of DELAYED

verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.

verb

To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.

"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."

verb

To allay; to temper.

verb

To dilute, temper.

verb

To assuage, quench, allay.

Synonyms of DELAYED

Words with similar meaning

calm moderate quell cunctation hold-up adjourn defer forslow on ice penelopize postpone put off

Examples of DELAYED in a Sentence

  • "The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is DELAYED a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DELAYED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for DELAYED

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

Letter delayed Total
Scrabble 2111412 12
WWF 2121312 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELAYED

66 words from the letters in DELAYED

6-letter words

deadly 11/11 USUKWWF delead 8/9 USUKWWF leaded 8/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

deedy 10/9 USUKWWF delay 9/9 USUKWWF layed 9/9 USUKWWF leady 9/9 USUKWWF addle 7/8 USUKWWF daled 7/8 UK dedal 7/8 USUKWWF laded 7/8 USUKWWF deled 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

dyad 9/8 USUKWWF dyed 9/8 USUKWWF eddy 9/8 USUKWWF eyed 8/7 USUKWWF yede 8/7 UK lady 8/8 USUKWWF yald 8/8 USUKWWF yeld 8/8 USUKWWF yale 7/7 UK eely 7/7 USUKWWF dead 6/6 USUKWWF deed 6/6 USUKWWF dale 5/6 USUKWWF deal 5/6 USUKWWF lade 5/6 USUKWWF lead 5/6 USUKWWF dele 5/6 USUKWWF leed 5/6 UK alee 4/5 USUKWWF eale 4/5 UK

3-letter words

day 7/6 USUKWWF dey 7/6 USUKWWF dye 7/6 USUKWWF aye 6/5 USUKWWF yea 6/5 USUKWWF eye 6/5 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ley 6/6 USUKWWF lye 6/6 USUKWWF add 5/5 USUKWWF dad 5/5 USUKWWF dae 4/4 UK dee 4/4 USUKWWF dal 4/5 USWWF lad 4/5 USUKWWF del 4/5 USWWF eld 4/5 USUKWWF led 4/5 USUKWWF ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ye 5/4 USUKWWF ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF

How to Use DELAYED in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since DELAYED 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 DELAYED to find 66 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DELAYED

What does DELAYED mean?
DELAYED is a verb. To put off until a later time; to defer.
Is DELAYED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELAYED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DELAYED worth in Scrabble?
DELAYED is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DELAYED?
You can make 66 words from the letters in DELAYED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DELAYED?
Synonyms of DELAYED include: calm, moderate, quell, cunctation, hold-up, adjourn. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.