Is STRAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STRAYS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STRAYS mean?
Strays is a form of STRAY.
- verb
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
“The gypsies roamed the woods”
- adjective
not close together in time
“isolated instances of rebellion”
- noun
an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
- verb
wander from a direct course or at random
“The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + Y (4) + S (1) = 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 STRAYS
Single letters that turn STRAYS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of STRAYS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STRAYS
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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