belay
VERBNOUN
/bɪ'leɪ/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH B
belay is a valid 5-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3E1L1A1Y4
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does belay mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat.
BROADER
2
Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
BROADER
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
Something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured.
BROADER
AT THE BOARD