LAYAWAY
16
Definition
noun
- (tanning) A pit in which hides are stored.
- (Canada, US) The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete purchase."A chain of local gun shops advertised, as a “Father's Day Sale,” the semiautomatic Intratec TEC-9, with extra ammo clip, case, and flash suppressor, reduced from $347.80 to $249.95 and available on layaway."
- (Canada, US) An item which has been held in this way.
verb
- (nonstandard) Alternative form of lay away.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LAYAWAY'?
The word LAYAWAY is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
L1
A1
Y4
A1
W4
A1
Y4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LAYAWAY'?
The word LAYAWAY is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
L2
A1
Y3
A1
W4
A1
Y3
Total: 15 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.