01 Word definition

gay

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is GAY a word?

Yes. GAY is a 3-letter noun. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GAY?

G-A-Y

GAY contains 3 letters, begins with G, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

2adjective

  1. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

    a cheery hello
Synonyms
homosexualhomophilehomocheerysunny
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends7points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GAY spelled?

G1A2Y3
Starts withGAYFirst 3 letters
Ends withGAYLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About GAY.

How do you spell GAY?

GAY is spelled G-A-Y. It contains 3 letters.