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4 Letter Words That Start With BAY

There are 3+ four letter words beginning with BAY in our English dictionary. Every four-letter BAY word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with BAY.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With BAY

baye 9
bays 9
bayt 9

All 4-Letter Words Starting With BAY (2 words)

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How Common is BAY as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 3 4-letter words starting with BAY in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9, with -E endings dominating (33% of them).

Total Words
3
Avg Scrabble Score
9.0
Most Common Ending (33%)
E

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4 Letter Words beginning with BAY are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with BAY.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter BAY-Words in Scrabble

bays 9
baye 9
bayt 9

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with BAY?

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with BAY is bays with a total of 9 points.

B 3
A 1
Y 4
S 1
noun 1. a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards
Synonyms:
coveinletestuaryindentationnatural harbourgulfbasinfjordriasoundarmbightfirthanchorage
noun 2. an evergreen Mediterranean shrub with deep green leaves and purple berries. Its aromatic leaves are used in cooking and were formerly used to make triumphal crowns for victors
noun 3. a space created by a window line projecting outwards from a wall
Synonyms:
alcoverecessnichenookcubbyholeopeninghollowcavitycornerindentationbooth
noun 4. a compartment with a specified function in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship
noun 5. the sound of baying
Synonyms:
bayinghowlhowlingbarkbarkingcrycryinggrowlgrowlingbellowbellowingroarroaringclamourclamouring
noun 6. a bay horse
verb 1. (of a dog, especially a large one) bark or howl loudly
Synonyms:
howlbarkyelpyapcrygrowlbellowroarclamoursnarl

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With BAY

  • How many 4 letter words starting with BAY are in the English dictionary?

    There are 3 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with BAY. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with BAY worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "bayt", "baye", "bays" start with BAY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "bayt" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with BAY?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with BAY include "baye", "bays", "bayt".