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MAY

3 letters · 1 syllable

M 3/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of MAY

MAY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is MAY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: Short words like MAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MAY

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

Letter may Total
Scrabble 314 8
WWF 413 8

Anagrams of MAY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAY

7 words from the letters in MAY

How to Use MAY in Word Games

MAY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MAY is only 3 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 MAY to find 7 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAY

What does MAY mean?
MAY is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is MAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MAY worth in Scrabble?
MAY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MAY?
You can make 7 words from the letters in MAY. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MAY?
The anagrams of MAY (words using the exact same letters) are: MYA, YAM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.