Dictionary
Belay
b 3e 1l 1a 1y 4
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 5 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does belay mean?
noun
something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
verb
turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
Is BELAY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
How many points is BELAY worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BELAY
Anagrams 1
Hooks for BELAY
Add one letter to the front or back of BELAY to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BELAY
Common words that share the ending -ELAY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ELAYBelay: quick answers
Is BELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BELAY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BELAY worth?
BELAY scores 10 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does belay mean?
As a noun, belay means “something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BELAY?
You can make 39 shorter words from BELAY, such as ABLY, ABYE, BAYE, BLAY. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of BELAY?
BELAY rearranges into BAYLE.