Is NAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NAY mean?
- noun
a negative
“the nays have it”
- adverb
not this merely but also; not only so but
“each of us is peculiar, nay, in a sense unique”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 3
N (1) + A (1) + Y (4) = 6 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 NAY
Single letters that turn NAY 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 NAY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NAY
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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