PRAY
/pɹeɪ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adverb
Definition of PRAY
To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
"Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca."
To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
Please; used to make a polite request.
"pray silence for…"
Examples of PRAY in a Sentence
- "Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca."
- "pray silence for…"
Word Details
Is PRAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PRAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PRAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRAY
14 words from the letters in PRAY
How to Use PRAY in Word Games
PRAY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PRAY 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 PRAY to find 14 additional valid words.