Dictionary
Parlay
p 3a 1r 1l 1a 1y 4
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 6 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does parlay mean?
noun
a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
verb
stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Synonymsdouble up
Is PARLAY 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) | No |
How many points is PARLAY worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PARLAY
Hooks for PARLAY
Add one letter to the front or back of PARLAY to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Parlay: quick answers
Is PARLAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PARLAY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PARLAY worth?
PARLAY scores 11 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does parlay mean?
As a noun, parlay means “a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in PARLAY?
You can make 45 shorter words from PARLAY, such as PALAY, PARLY, PLAYA, PYRAL. See the full list.