KAY
3 letters · 1 syllable · interjection, noun
Definition of KAY
Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.
"I promise to give it back. – OK."
Used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said.
"OK, I'm thinking of a number…"
Used in turn-taking, serving as a request to the speaker to grant the turn to the interrupter.
"You always do this to me! When we were at your mother’s, you said that… – OK, OK, …"
A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
The name of the Latin-script letter K.
A kilometer.
A thousand of some unit (from kilo-).
Examples of KAY in a Sentence
- "I promise to give it back. – OK."
- "OK, I'm thinking of a number…"
- "You always do this to me! When we were at your mother’s, you said that… – OK, OK, …"
Word Details
Is KAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KAY
5 words from the letters in KAY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KAY in Word Games
KAY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KAY 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 KAY to find 5 additional valid words.