Allays
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of allay, meaning to reduce or calm the intensity of something such as fear or pain.
“A reassuring word from the doctor allays her nerves before every procedure.”
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Double L appears early, ends in AYS, a pattern shared by many common words
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Y scores 4 points, double L is useful for parallel plays, total 9 points
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