STAY
/steɪ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of STAY
Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.
"I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."
A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
"The governor granted a stay of execution."
A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
"stand at a stay"
To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
A prop; a support.
A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.
"Where are the stays for my collar?"
Examples of STAY in a Sentence
- "I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."
- "The governor granted a stay of execution."
- "stand at a stay"
- "Where are the stays for my collar?"
Word Details
Is STAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like STAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for STAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAY
13 words from the letters in STAY
How to Use STAY in Word Games
STAY is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: STAY 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 STAY to find 13 additional valid words.