Word: LAY
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Definition of LAY
- Arrangement or relationship; layout.
"the lay of the land"
- A share of the profits in a business.
- A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.
- To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
"A shower of rain lays the dust."
- To cause to subside or abate.
- To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
- A lake.
- Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
"They seemed more lay than clerical."
- Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
- Not educated or cultivated; ignorant.
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table;ย the snow lies on the roof;ย he lies in his coffin"
- To be placed or situated.
- To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
- A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
"1805 The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Sir Walter Scott."
- A meadow; a lea.
- A law.
- An obligation; a vow.
- To don or put on (tefillin (phylacteries)).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lay", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "lay" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LAY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LAY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LAY:
- # the lay effect
- # master of lay
- # playing with lay
- # in terms of lay
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