Play
/pleɪ/
noun
- Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
"Children learn through play."
- Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
"This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."
- The conduct, or course, of a game.
"After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock."
- An individual's performance in a sport or game.
"His play has improved a lot this season."
- A short sequence of action within a game.
"That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."
verb
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
"They played long and hard."
- To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
"He plays on three teams"
- To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
- To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
"He plays the King, and she's the Queen."
- (heading) To produce music or theatre.
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Play"
Play is a 4-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "play" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Play" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "play" is a low-scoring word.