STAY
/steΙͺ/
7
Scrabble
6
WWF
S(1) T(1) A(1) Y(4)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/steΙͺ/
noun
- Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.“I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.”
- A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.“The governor granted a stay of execution.”
- A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.“stand at a stay”
verb
- To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
- To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: STAY-S
