Definition of HOY
HOY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 7 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
Is HOY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOY
4 words from the letters in HOY
2-letter words
How to Use HOY in Word Games
HOY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOY 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 HOY to find 4 additional valid words.