Is “Sway” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SWAY
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Sway

/sweɪ/

noun
  1. 1.The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

  2. 2.A rocking or swinging motion.

    The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room.

  3. 3.Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side

    I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful.

verb
  1. 1.To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

    sway to the music;  The trees swayed in the breeze.

  2. 2.To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.

    to sway the sceptre

  3. 3.To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade.

    Do you think you can sway their decision?