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4 Letter Words That Start With PAY

There are 1+ four letter words beginning with PAY in our English dictionary. Every four-letter PAY 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 PAY.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With PAY

pays 9

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How Common is PAY as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 1 4-letter words starting with PAY in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9, with -S endings dominating (100% of them).

Total Words
1
Avg Scrabble Score
9.0
Most Common Ending (100%)
S

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4 Letter Words beginning with PAY 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 PAY.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter PAY-Words in Scrabble

pays 9

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

9 Points

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

P 3
A 1
Y 4
S 1
verb 1. give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred
Synonyms:
rewardreimburserecompensegive payment tosettle up withremuneratetipindemnifydefray the cost ofsettle up for
verb 2. suffer a misfortune as a consequence of an action
Synonyms:
suffersuffer the consequencesbe punishedpay a penaltyatonemake atonementpay the priceget one's desertstake one's medicine
verb 3. give (attention, respect, or a compliment) to (someone)
Synonyms:
bestowpresentgrantgivehand outextendofferprofferrenderafford
verb 4. seal (the deck or seams of a wooden ship) with pitch or tar to prevent leakage

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With PAY

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

    There are 1 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with PAY. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.

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

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

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

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with PAY include "pays".