Is SAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SAY mean?
- verb
express in words
“He said that he wanted to marry her”
- verb
report or maintain
“He alleged that he was the victim of a crime”
- verb
express a supposition
“Let us say that he did not tell the truth”
- verb
have or contain a certain wording or form
“The passage reads as follows”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 5
- Letters
- 3
S (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 SAY
Single letters that turn SAY 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 SAY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SAY
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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