Word: BAYS
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Definition of BAYS
- A berry.
- Laurus nobilis, a tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, having dark green leaves and berries.
- Bay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb.
- A body of water (especially the sea) more or less three-quarters surrounded by land.
- A bank or dam to keep back water.
- An opening in a wall, especially between two columns.
- An internal recess; a compartment or area surrounded on three sides.
- The distance between two supports in a vault or building with a pitched roof.
- The excited howling of dogs when hunting or being attacked.
- (by extension) The climactic confrontation between hunting-dogs and their prey.
- A state of being obliged to face an antagonist or a difficulty, when escape has become impossible.
- To howl.
- To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay.
"to bay the bear"
- To pursue noisily, like a pack of hounds.
- A brown colour/color of the coat of some horses.
- A horse of this color.
- Baize.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bays" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bays" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAYS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BAYS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BAYS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BAYS:
- # the bays effect
- # master of bays
- # playing with bays
- # in terms of bays
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