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PLY

/plaɪ/

3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

P 3
L 1
Y 4

Meaning of PLY

noun
  1. A layer of material.
    "two-ply toilet paper"
  2. A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.
verb
  1. To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.
  2. To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).
noun
  1. A bent; a direction.
verb
  1. To work at (something) diligently.
    "He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years."
  2. To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.
    "He plied his ax with bloody results."
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About the word PLY

Is "PLY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PLY" worth?

In Scrabble, "PLY" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "PLY" mean?

A layer of material.

Does "PLY" have any anagrams?

No, "PLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.