LAYER
/leɪə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LAYER
A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
"After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
"I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich."
One of the items in a hierarchy.
"mired in layers of deceit"
To cut or divide (something) into layers
To arrange (something) in layers.
"Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern."
A person who lays things, such as tiles.
A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.
"When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers."
A hen kept to lay eggs.
Examples of LAYER in a Sentence
- "After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."
- "I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich."
- "mired in layers of deceit"
- "Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern."
Word Details
Is LAYER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAYER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LAYER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LAYER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | y | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of LAYER
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAYER
49 words from the letters in LAYER
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LAYER in Word Games
LAYER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LAYER 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 LAYER to find 49 additional valid words.