Definition of KEY
KEY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 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 KEY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KEY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KEY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KEY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | e | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KEY
3 words from the letters in KEY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KEY in Word Games
KEY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KEY 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 KEY to find 3 additional valid words.