Word: PAY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PAY
- Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
"Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays."
- To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
- To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
"he has paid his debt to society"
- To be profitable for.
"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
- Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
"pay toilet"
- Pertaining to or requiring payment.
- To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "pay" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "pay" conveys a high level of precision."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAY:
- # the pay effect
- # master of pay
- # playing with pay
- # in terms of pay
Word Family
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