Delay
Yes, delay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does delay mean?
noun
- time during which some action is awaited
instant replay caused too long a delay
- the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
verb
- cause to be slowed down or delayed
Traffic was delayed by the bad weather
- act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered
- stop or halt
Please stay the bloodshed!
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for delay
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of delay
- layed
- leady
Words you can make from delay
Frequently asked questions
Is delay a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Delay 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 delay worth in Scrabble?
Delay is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does delay mean?
Delay means: time during which some action is awaited.
Could delay be a Wordle answer?
Delay is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.