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SLAYS

5 letters · 1 syllable · verb

S 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
S 1/1
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Definition of SLAYS

verb

To kill, murder.

"Our foes must all be slain."

verb

To eradicate or stamp out.

"You must slay these thoughts."

verb

(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).

"1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8."

Synonyms of SLAYS

Words with similar meaning

coitize go to bed with sleep with conquer defeat overcome assassinate kill murder hit it out of the park

Examples of SLAYS in a Sentence

  • "Our foes must all be slain."
  • "You must slay these thoughts."
  • "1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is SLAYS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SLAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: SLAYS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SLAYS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter slays Total
Scrabble 11141 8
WWF 12131 8

Anagrams of SLAYS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

lyssa 8/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLAYS

22 words from the letters in SLAYS

5-letter words

lyssa 8/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

lays 7/7 USUKWWF slay 7/7 USUKWWF says 7/6 USUKWWF lass 4/5 USUKWWF sals 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

lay 6/6 USUKWWF ays 6/5 USUKWWF say 6/5 USUKWWF sly 6/6 USUKWWF als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF ass 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ys 5/4 UK al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF ls 2/3 UK ss 2/2 UK

How to Use SLAYS in Word Games

SLAYS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SLAYS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLAYS to find 22 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SLAYS

What does SLAYS mean?
SLAYS is a verb. To kill, murder.
Is SLAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SLAYS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SLAYS worth in Scrabble?
SLAYS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SLAYS?
You can make 22 words from the letters in SLAYS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SLAYS?
Synonyms of SLAYS include: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, conquer, defeat, overcome. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SLAYS?
The anagrams of SLAYS (words using the exact same letters) are: LYSSA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.