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
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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