Definition of NAYS
A vote against.
"I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular."
A person who voted against.
"The vote is 4 in favor and 20 opposed; the nays have it."
A denial; a refusal. https//books.google.com/books?id=uysQzJy9IwMC&pg=PA818&dq=%22word+nay+a+denial+refusal%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwij_5CHi-3cAhWJ2FMKHWjCDdMQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=%22word%20nay%20a%20denial%20refusal%22&f=false
Examples of NAYS in a Sentence
- "I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular."
- "The vote is 4 in favor and 20 opposed; the nays have it."
Word Details
Is NAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NAYS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NAYS
17 words from the letters in NAYS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NAYS in Word Games
NAYS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NAYS 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 NAYS to find 17 additional valid words.