NAYSAYER
/ˈneɪ.ˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
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Definition of NAYSAYER
noun
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
"He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea."
Examples of NAYSAYER in a Sentence
- "He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea."
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
13
points
Is NAYSAYER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NAYSAYER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 13 pts
Tip: NAYSAYER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NAYSAYER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | y | s | a | y | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NAYSAYER
100 words from the letters in NAYSAYER
6-letter words
5-letter words
renay
8/8
UK
yearn
8/8
USUKWWF
yeans
8/8
USUKWWF
rayas
8/7
USUKWWF
ayres
8/7
UK
eyras
8/7
USUKWWF
resay
8/7
USUKWWF
sayer
8/7
USUKWWF
years
8/7
USUKWWF
snary
8/8
UK
yarns
8/8
USUKWWF
syren
8/8
USUKWWF
anear
5/6
USUKWWF
arena
5/6
USUKWWF
ansae
5/6
USUKWWF
areas
5/5
USUKWWF
naras
5/6
UK
ranas
5/6
UK
saran
5/6
USUKWWF
earns
5/6
USUKWWF
nares
5/6
USUKWWF
nears
5/6
USUKWWF
reans
5/6
UK
saner
5/6
USUKWWF
snare
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
eyry
10/8
USWWF
yays
10/8
USUKWWF
yean
7/7
USUKWWF
raya
7/6
USUKWWF
aery
7/6
USUKWWF
ayre
7/6
UK
eyra
7/6
USUKWWF
yare
7/6
USUKWWF
year
7/6
USUKWWF
nary
7/7
USUKWWF
yarn
7/7
USUKWWF
reny
7/7
UK
ayes
7/6
USUKWWF
easy
7/6
USUKWWF
eyas
7/6
USUKWWF
yeas
7/6
USUKWWF
nays
7/7
USUKWWF
nyas
7/7
UK
nyes
7/7
UK
snye
7/7
USUKWWF
syne
7/7
USUKWWF
yens
7/7
USUKWWF
rays
7/6
USUKWWF
ryas
7/6
USUKWWF
ryes
7/6
USUKWWF
area
4/4
USUKWWF
arna
4/5
UK
rana
4/5
UK
earn
4/5
USUKWWF
nare
4/5
UK
near
4/5
USUKWWF
rean
4/5
UK
asea
4/4
USUKWWF
anas
4/5
USUKWWF
ansa
4/5
USUKWWF
anes
4/5
USUKWWF
sane
4/5
USUKWWF
sean
4/5
UK
sena
4/5
UK
ares
4/4
USUKWWF
arse
4/4
USUKWWF
ears
4/4
USUKWWF
eras
4/4
USUKWWF
rase
4/4
USUKWWF
sear
4/4
USUKWWF
sera
4/4
USUKWWF
erns
4/5
USUKWWF
rens
4/5
UK
3-letter words
yay
9/7
USUKWWF
aye
6/5
USUKWWF
yea
6/5
USUKWWF
any
6/6
USUKWWF
nay
6/6
USUKWWF
nye
6/6
UK
yen
6/6
USUKWWF
ary
6/5
UK
ray
6/5
USUKWWF
rya
6/5
USUKWWF
yar
6/5
USUKWWF
rye
6/5
USUKWWF
yer
6/5
UK
ays
6/5
USUKWWF
say
6/5
USUKWWF
sey
6/5
UK
sye
6/5
UK
yes
6/5
USUKWWF
sny
6/6
UK
syn
6/6
USWWF
ana
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use NAYSAYER in Word Games
NAYSAYER is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NAYSAYER to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NAYSAYER
What does NAYSAYER mean?
NAYSAYER is a noun. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
Is NAYSAYER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAYSAYER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NAYSAYER worth in Scrabble?
NAYSAYER is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NAYSAYER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NAYSAYER. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NAYSAYER?
Synonyms of NAYSAYER include: cynic, doubter, misanthrope, pessimist. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.