Starting With LAY
5 words, 1 of them common · highest scoring is layby at 13 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With LAY
There are 5 five letter words starting with LAY in our dictionary. The highest scoring is layby at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 1 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — LAYER among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With LAY at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With LAY
- layby13
- layup10
- layed9
- layer8
- layin8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With LAY
- layer8
5 Letter Words Starting With LAY by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With LAY Defined
- layerNoun · 8 points
- a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
5 Letter Words Starting With LAY: Questions
How many five letter words starting with LAY are there?
There are 5 five letter words starting with LAY in our dictionary, and 1 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with LAY?
LAYBY is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with LAY?
LAYER are among the most familiar five letter words starting with LAY. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with LAY valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.