Is DELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DELAY mean?
- verb
cause to be slowed down or delayed
“Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”
- verb
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
“Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered”
- verb
stop or halt
“Please stay the bloodshed!”
- noun
time during which some action is awaited
“instant replay caused too long a delay”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + Y (4) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DELAY
Single letters that turn DELAY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of DELAY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DELAY
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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