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Lay

Yes, lay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

What does lay mean?

noun

  1. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
  2. a narrative poem of popular origin

verb

  1. put into a certain place or abstract location Put your things here
  2. put in a horizontal position lay the books on the table
  3. prepare or position for action or operation lay a fire

adjective

  1. characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
  2. not of or from a profession a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lay

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of lay

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LAY.

Frequently asked questions

Is lay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lay 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 lay worth in Scrabble?

Lay is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lay mean?

Lay means: a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.