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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
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with SLA →Words ending in LAY →Words made from SLAY →Words with A →Words with L →Words with S →Words with Y →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SLAY?

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

lays7 pts

05 Related words

More words to explore.

slab6 ptsslae4 ptsslag5 ptsslam6 ptsslap6 ptsslat4 ptsslaw7 ptssley7 ptsalay7 ptsblay9 ptsclay9 ptsflay10 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About SLAY.

How do you spell SLAY?

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