LAYER

/leɪə/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

L 1

A 1

Y 4

E 1

R 1

Meaning of LAYER

noun

A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
"After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
"I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich."

verb

To cut or divide (something) into layers
To arrange (something) in layers.
"Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern."

noun

A person who lays things, such as tiles.
A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.
"When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers."

Anagrams of LAYER

early8

leary8

relay8

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About the word LAYER

Is "LAYER" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LAYER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LAYER" worth?

In Scrabble, "LAYER" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "LAYER" mean?

A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

What are the anagrams of "LAYER"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as LAYER: EARLY, LEARY, RELAY.