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LAYUPS

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun

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

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 LAYUPS 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
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is LAYUPS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: LAYUPS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LAYUPS

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

Letter layups Total
Scrabble 114131 11
WWF 213241 13

Anagrams of LAYUPS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

uplays 11/13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAYUPS

74 words from the letters in LAYUPS

6-letter words

uplays 11/13 UK

5-letter words

palsy 10/11 USUKWWF plays 10/11 USUKWWF splay 10/11 USUKWWF layup 10/12 USUKWWF uplay 10/12 UK yaups 10/11 USUKWWF pauls 7/10 UK pulas 7/10 UK

4-letter words

paly 9/10 USUKWWF play 9/10 USUKWWF pays 9/9 USUKWWF pyas 9/9 USUKWWF spay 9/9 USUKWWF yaps 9/9 USUKWWF yaup 9/10 USUKWWF puly 9/11 UK puys 9/10 UK upsy 9/10 UK yups 9/10 USUKWWF lays 7/7 USUKWWF slay 7/7 USUKWWF ayus 7/7 UK alps 6/8 USUKWWF laps 6/8 USUKWWF pals 6/8 USUKWWF salp 6/8 USUKWWF slap 6/8 USUKWWF paul 6/9 UK pula 6/9 USUKWWF upas 6/8 USUKWWF plus 6/9 USUKWWF puls 6/9 USUKWWF saul 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

pay 8/8 USUKWWF pya 8/8 USUKWWF yap 8/8 USUKWWF ply 8/9 USUKWWF spy 8/8 USUKWWF puy 8/9 UK yup 8/9 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ays 6/5 USUKWWF say 6/5 USUKWWF sly 6/6 USUKWWF ayu 6/6 UK yus 6/6 UK alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF asp 5/6 USUKWWF pas 5/6 USUKWWF sap 5/6 USUKWWF spa 5/6 USUKWWF pul 5/8 USUKWWF pus 5/7 USUKWWF sup 5/7 USUKWWF ups 5/7 USUKWWF als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF sau 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ys 5/4 UK yu 5/5 UK pa 4/5 USUKWWF ps 4/5 UK up 4/6 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF ls 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use LAYUPS in Word Games

LAYUPS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LAYUPS 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 LAYUPS to find 74 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LAYUPS

What does LAYUPS mean?
LAYUPS is a noun. A close-range shot in which the shooter banks the ball off the backboard from a few feet away.
Is LAYUPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAYUPS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAYUPS worth in Scrabble?
LAYUPS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAYUPS?
You can make 74 words from the letters in LAYUPS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAYUPS?
The anagrams of LAYUPS (words using the exact same letters) are: UPLAYS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.