8 Letter Words That Start With LAY
There are 13+ eight letter words beginning with LAY in our English dictionary. Every eight-letter LAY 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 LAY.
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How Common is LAY as a Start 8 Letter word?
There are 13 8-letter words starting with LAY in English. The average Scrabble score here is 14.5, with -S endings dominating (46% of them).
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Highest-Scoring 8-Letter LAY-Words in Scrabble
What is the highest scoring word in
Scrabble that starts with LAY?
The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LAY is laybacks with a total of 19 points.
FAQ 8 Letter Words That Start With LAY
How many 8 letter words starting with LAY are in the English dictionary?
There are 13 8-letter words in the English dictionary that start with LAY. The average Scrabble score across them is 14.5.
Are there any rare 8 letter words starting with LAY worth more in Scrabble?
Yes. Uncommon 8-letter words like "layabout", "laystall", "layshaft", "laywoman" start with LAY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "layshaft" is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.
What are the most common 8 letter words starting with LAY?
Everyday 8-letter words starting with LAY include "layabout", "layaways", "laybacks", "layerage", "layering".