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LAYS

/leɪz/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
S 1/1

Definition of LAYS

noun

Arrangement or relationship; layout.

"the lay of the land"

noun

A share of the profits in a business.

noun

A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.

verb

To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

"A shower of rain lays the dust."

verb

To cause to subside or abate.

verb

To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).

noun

A lake.

noun

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

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
7
points

Is LAYS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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 lays Total
Scrabble 1141 7
WWF 2131 7

Anagrams of LAYS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAYS

What does LAYS mean?
LAYS is a noun. Arrangement or relationship; layout.
Is LAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAYS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAYS worth in Scrabble?
LAYS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAYS?
You can make 15 words from the letters in LAYS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LAYS?
Synonyms of LAYS include: ascribe, attribute, becalm, settle down, lie by, lie with. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LAYS?
The anagrams of LAYS (words using the exact same letters) are: SLAY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.