PAY
/peɪ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of PAY
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
"Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays."
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
"he has paid his debt to society"
To be profitable for.
"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
"pay toilet"
Pertaining to or requiring payment.
To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Examples of PAY in a Sentence
- "Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays."
- "he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
- "he has paid his debt to society"
- "It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
Word Details
Is PAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAY
5 words from the letters in PAY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAY in Word Games
PAY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAY 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 PAY to find 5 additional valid words.