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LAYUP

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun

L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
U 1/2
P 3/4
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Definition of LAYUP

noun

A close-range shot in which the shooter banks the ball off the backboard from a few feet away.

noun

A relatively easy task.

"Meeting the numbers will be a layup, if not a slam dunk."

noun

The state of being laid up.

"The ship endured an interminable layup in the harbor lasting nearly a month."

Examples of LAYUP in a Sentence

  • "Meeting the numbers will be a layup, if not a slam dunk."
  • "The ship endured an interminable layup in the harbor lasting nearly a month."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is LAYUP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: LAYUP uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LAYUP

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

Letter layup Total
Scrabble 11413 10
WWF 21324 12

Anagrams of LAYUP

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

uplay 10/12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAYUP

26 words from the letters in LAYUP

5-letter words

uplay 10/12 UK

4-letter words

paly 9/10 USUKWWF play 9/10 USUKWWF yaup 9/10 USUKWWF puly 9/11 UK paul 6/9 UK pula 6/9 USUKWWF

3-letter words

pay 8/8 USUKWWF pya 8/8 USUKWWF yap 8/8 USUKWWF ply 8/9 USUKWWF puy 8/9 UK yup 8/9 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ayu 6/6 UK alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF pul 5/8 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF yu 5/5 UK pa 4/5 USUKWWF up 4/6 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use LAYUP in Word Games

LAYUP is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LAYUP 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 LAYUP to find 26 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LAYUP

What does LAYUP mean?
LAYUP is a noun. A close-range shot in which the shooter banks the ball off the backboard from a few feet away.
Is LAYUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAYUP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAYUP worth in Scrabble?
LAYUP is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAYUP?
You can make 26 words from the letters in LAYUP. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAYUP?
The anagrams of LAYUP (words using the exact same letters) are: UPLAY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.