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DYE

/daɪ/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

D 2/2
Y 4/3
E 1/1

Definition of DYE

noun

A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

noun

Any hue, color, or blee.

verb

To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

noun

A regular polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance.

noun

That which is, or might be, determined, by a throw of the die; hazard; chance.

noun

(plural also dies) An oblong chip fractured from a semiconductor wafer engineered to perform as an independent device or integrated circuit.

noun

The cubical part of a pedestal; a plinth.

noun

A device for cutting into a specified shape.

Synonyms of DYE

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
6
points

Is DYE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

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

Letter Values for DYE

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

Letter dye Total
Scrabble 241 7
WWF 231 6

Anagrams of DYE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DYE

4 words from the letters in DYE

How to Use DYE in Word Games

DYE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: DYE 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 DYE to find 4 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DYE

What does DYE mean?
DYE is a noun. A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
Is DYE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DYE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DYE worth in Scrabble?
DYE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DYE?
You can make 4 words from the letters in DYE. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DYE?
Synonyms of DYE include: colourant, tincture, shade, stain, streak, tint. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DYE?
The anagrams of DYE (words using the exact same letters) are: DEY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.