1noun
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
01 Word definition
lay
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is LAY a word?
Yes. LAY is a 3-letter noun. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-YHow do you spell LAY?
LAY contains 3 letters, begins with L, and ends with Y.
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2noun
a narrative poem of popular origin
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗ballad
02 Letter breakdown
How is LAY spelled?
L1A2Y3
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About LAY.
How do you spell LAY?
LAY is spelled L-A-Y. It contains 3 letters.