01 Word definition

slay

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is SLAY a word?

Yes. SLAY is a 4-letter verb. kill intentionally and with premeditation Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SLAY?

S-L-A-Y

SLAY contains 4 letters, begins with S, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. kill intentionally and with premeditation

    “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”

2verb

  1. be excellent or outstanding

Synonyms
murderhitdispatchbump offoffpolish offrockrulekick ass
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SLAY spelled?

S1L2A3Y4
Starts withSLAFirst 3 letters
Ends withLAYLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About SLAY.

How do you spell SLAY?

SLAY is spelled S-L-A-Y. It contains 4 letters.