Is “Ay” a Scrabble Word?
Yes Ay is valid in Scrabble for 5 points
The word "Ay" is a valid option to use in your Scrabble game. It's a simple two-letter word with a total point value of 5, comprised of the letter A (worth 1 point) and the letter Y (worth 4 points). "Ay" is commonly used to express agreement or affirmation, similar to saying "yes". It's often used in voting systems where people say "ay" to indicate their support for something. Alternatively, if someone disagrees with a motion, they would say "nay" instead of "ay".
Definition of Ay
interjection
- Ah! alas!
noun
- An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
interjection
- Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
adverb
- Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.
interjection
- Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
- In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.
- An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker
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How Many Points is Ay Worth?
Ay is a 2-letter word made up of the letter tiles A: 1, Y: 4. Its points breakdown is as follows:
- With no multipliers, Ay is worth 5 points.
- On a double-word square, Ay is worth 10 points.
- On a triple-word square, Ay is worth 15 points.
Single Letter Extensions of “Ay”
Potential ways to expand “Ay” using a single letter include:
Words With “AY”
Words containing “AY” at the start, middle, or end include:
- QUAY 16
- JAYS 14
- XRAY 14
- CHAY 12
- KAYO 11
- KAYS 11
- KRAY 11
- OKAY 11
- AWAY 10
- AYAH 10
- FAYS 10
- FLAY 10
- FRAY 10
- HAYS 10
- OFAY 10
- SHAY 10
- SWAY 10
- TWAY 10
- WAYS 10
- YAYS 10
- APAY 9
- BAYE 9
- BAYS 9
- BAYT 9
- BLAY 9
See our full list of words with “AY” for more suggestions.