LAYS
/leɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LAYS
Arrangement or relationship; layout.
"the lay of the land"
A share of the profits in a business.
A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
"A shower of rain lays the dust."
To cause to subside or abate.
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
A lake.
A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
"1805 The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Sir Walter Scott."
Synonyms of LAYS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LAYS in a Sentence
- "the lay of the land"
- "A shower of rain lays the dust."
- "1805 The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Sir Walter Scott."
Word Details
Is LAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LAYS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAYS
15 words from the letters in LAYS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LAYS in Word Games
LAYS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LAYS is only 4 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 LAYS to find 15 additional valid words.