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Bay

Yes, bay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does bay mean?

noun

  1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
  2. the sound of a hound on the scent
  3. small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

verb

  1. utter in deep prolonged tones
  2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

adjective

  1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bay

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of bay

Frequently asked questions

Is bay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bay is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bay worth in Scrabble?

Bay is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bay mean?

Bay means: an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.