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Belay

Yes, belay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does belay mean?

noun

  1. something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured

verb

  1. turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
  2. fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of belay

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BELAY.

Words you can make from belay

Unscramble BELAY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is belay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Belay 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 belay worth in Scrabble?

Belay is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does belay mean?

Belay means: something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured.

Could belay be a Wordle answer?

Belay is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.