JOY
/dʒɔɪ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JOY
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
"They will be a source of strength and joy in your life."
Anything that causes such a feeling.
"the joys and demands of parenthood"
Luck or success; a positive outcome.
To feel joy, to rejoice.
To enjoy.
To give joy to; to congratulate.
Examples of JOY in a Sentence
- "They will be a source of strength and joy in your life."
- "the joys and demands of parenthood"
Word Details
Is JOY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JOY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JOY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JOY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | o | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JOY
3 words from the letters in JOY
2-letter words
How to Use JOY in Word Games
JOY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JOY 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 JOY to find 3 additional valid words.