PAYS
/peɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PAYS
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."
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 PAYS 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 PAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAYS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAYS
19 words from the letters in PAYS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAYS in Word Games
PAYS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAYS 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 PAYS to find 19 additional valid words.