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BOY

3 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
O 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of BOY

BOY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is BOY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BOY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: Short words like BOY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for BOY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter boy Total
Scrabble 314 8
WWF 413 8

Anagrams of BOY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOY

5 words from the letters in BOY

How to Use BOY in Word Games

BOY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: BOY is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOY to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BOY

What does BOY mean?
BOY is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BOY worth in Scrabble?
BOY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BOY?
You can make 5 words from the letters in BOY. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BOY?
The anagrams of BOY (words using the exact same letters) are: YOB. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.