Delays

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters

Definition of Delays

noun

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
"the delay before the echo of a sound"
An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."
To allay; to temper.

verb

To dilute, temper.
To assuage, quench, allay.

Anagrams of Delays

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 6 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "delays":

6-LETTER WORDS

5-LETTER WORDS

dales deals delay lades lased layed leads leady lyase lysed sadly sayed

4-LETTER WORDS

ales ayes dale dals days deal dels deys dyes easy elds eyas lade lads lady+15 more

3-LETTER WORDS

ads ale als aye ays dal day

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "delays" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

calmmoderatequellcunctationhold-upadjourndeferforslowon icepenelopizepostponeput offsuspendget in the wayhold up

Rhyming Words

abbeys abhenrys abys affrays airplays airways aisleways allays alleys alleyways alloys always annoys anyways archways+5 more

Related Words

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