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STAY

/steɪ/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points

S 1
T 1
A 1
Y 4

Meaning of STAY

noun
  1. Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.
    "I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."
  2. A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
    "The governor granted a stay of execution."
verb
  1. To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
  2. To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
noun
  1. A prop; a support.
  2. A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.
    "Where are the stays for my collar?"
noun
  1. A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
  2. A guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element.
    "The engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding."
verb
  1. To brace or support with a stay or stays
    "stay a mast"
  2. To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
adjective
  1. Steep; ascending.
  2. (of a roof) Steeply pitched.
adverb
  1. Steeply.
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About the word STAY

Is "STAY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "STAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "STAY" worth?

In Scrabble, "STAY" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "STAY" mean?

Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.

Does "STAY" have any anagrams?

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