pay
pay is a valid 3-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
What does pay mean?
Cancel or discharge a debt.
“pay up, please!”
Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.
Make a compensation for.
Render.
“pay a visit”
“pay a call”
Dedicate.
“pay attention to”
Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
“Don't pay him any mind”
“pay attention”
Do or give something to somebody in return.
“Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
Bring in.
“How much does this savings certificate pay annually?”
Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action.
“You'll pay for this!”
“She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly”
Be worth it.
“It pays to go through the trouble”
Discharge or settle.
“pay a debt”
“pay an obligation”
Something that remunerates.
“he wasted his pay on drink”